Obituary of Nathaniel Joseph Stevenson, Jr.

Nathaniel Joseph Stevenson Jr. was born in Baltimore MD on June 8, 1938, to the late Nathaniel Joseph Stevenson Sr. and Susie Jackson Stevenson. He departed this life on August 6, 2022. Nathaniel attended the Baltimore City School System and graduated from Frederick Douglass High School. He also attended University of Maryland Eastern Shore on a football scholarship. Nathaniel married his childhood sweetheart Lorraine Stevenson on January 3, 1958. From this union three sons were born, Nathaniel Joseph Stevenson III, Orlando D. Stevenson Sr., and Marlin (Marty) Stevenson Sr. Nathaniel was employed by the Baltimore City School System as a Stationary Engineer, and he coached middle school baseball and basketball. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, watching games, and talking sports with his sons, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He also had a passion for Chrysler vehicles which he kept spotless, especially his Jeep! Nathaniel was an advocate fan of the Orioles and Ravens, and he loved his Western movies. He was the first of six children and was preceded in death by two brothers, Alvin, and Garner, and two sisters, Connie and Darlene. Nathaniel leaves to cherish his many fond memories: his beloved wife of 64 years, Lorraine Stevenson; one sister, Phyllis Stevenson Jones; three sons, Nathaniel Stevenson III, Orlando Stevenson Sr. and Marty Stevenson Sr.; three daughters-in-law, Gwendolyn Stevenson, Maryilin Stevenson and Shirley Stevenson; six grandchildren, Nathaniel IV, Shannin, Orlando, Jr., Brandon, Marty, Jr. and Markus; four great grandchildren, Dalan, Oaklyn, Omar and Orlaya; best friend Purnell Richardson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. On Friday, August 19th, 2022, friends may visit Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Services, 5151 Baltimore National Pike, Baltimore, MD 21229 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM. On Saturday, August 20th, 2022, services for Mr. Stevenson will be held at Vaughn Greene Funeral Services, 5151 Baltimore National Pike, Baltimore, MD 21229, where family will receive friends from 10:00 – 10:30 AM with services to follow. The interment will be held at Arbutus Cemetery, 1101 Sulphur Spring Road, Baltimore, MD 21227.