Mr. Nathaniel Vann

VANN, Mr. Nathaniel - Age 80, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Ascension St. Mary's - Saginaw, MI. Family hour 10:30 AM Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Christ Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, 317 E. Hamilton Ave., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM Pastor Allen C. Overton Sr., officiating. Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery, G4200 Belford Rd. Holly, MI. Public viewing will be during family hour only. Brother Nathaniel Vann was born December 29, 1943 in Muldrow, Oklahoma to Frank and Laura Vann. Nate was very proud to be a certified citizen of Cherokee Nation. He was a graduate of Muldrow High School, in 1964 he chose to relocate to Flint, MI and work at General Motors. In 1967 he was drafted into the United States Army and was discharged in 1969. Upon his discharge, he returned to Flint and General Motors. Nate worked at two or more GM plants. He also matriculated at Mott Community College and advanced to a Health and Benefits Representative position. Nate retired from GM in 1998. During the latter part of his life, Nate met this really nice young lady by the name of Sadie Briggance, they were soul mates. At this stage of his life, they were a “match made in heaven” as they say. The main thing they had in common was a love of Christ. They enjoyed gardening, watching tennis and studying the bible together. They both attended Bible Study Fellowship for many years even before they met. Gardening was a favorite pastime, every year Nate began to like gardening as much as Sadie did. They were married in 2009 and experienced a beautiful relationship as soul-mates do. Nates spiritual journey was contagious. He was very knowledgeable about the history of God's work. He truly loved the Lord and served Him faithfully as Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church being the first church he joined in Flint, followed by serving Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church for numerous years, and he united with Christ Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church on November 20, 2022. He was quiet and reserved but always ready to help out. He was loved by many people and his wife's friends fell in love with him also. Brother Nathaniel Vann leaves to cherish his memory his darling wife, Sadie; bonus son Scott Briggance of Flint, MI; bonus grandsons, Brandon (Ashley) Briggance of Chicago, IL; Jerry Garcia of Tacoma, Washington; bonus daughter, Angie Thornton-George of Flint, MI; daughters he helped raise, Angelique Riley of Kentucky; Anita Riley and Gloria Cheeks both of Flint, MI; loving siblings, Dorthene Harriston of Chicago, IL, Juanita Bell of Flint, MI; Charles Vann, Frankie Vann and Mary Vann all of Muldrow, Oklahoma; and Sharon Poole of Fort Smith, Arkansas; a host of nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Brother Vann was preceded in death by his parents; 6 siblings, Maryland, Percy, Coolidge, Jesse, Jerry and Berlin Vann. Nate set a wonderful example of having a good relationship with God. May he rest in peace.

Mr. Nathaniel Vann

December 29, 1943 - May 30, 2024