Rev. Nathaniel Stevenson

Rev. Nathaniel Stevenson was born in Pompano Beach, FL to Lee Edna and Sport Stevenson. At a very early age, he lost his mother after a brief illness. Rev. Stevenson and his sister, Clementine were in the care of their grandparents, John and Ola West. The family attended Antioch Baptist Church until they decided to move their membership to Hopewell shortly after this church was formed. Prior to reaching high school age, both grandparents had passed, and he was then raised by a loving aunt, Ms. Winifred West, along with her children. Upon completing high school (Blanche Ely High - Class of 1959), Rev. Stevenson relocated to Leesburg. FL to work with his uncle, a Produce Season Supervisor. He worked with his uncle for several years. Two years before he decided to move back to Pompano Beach, he met the girl who would eventually become his wife - Leesburg's own - Peggy Yvonne Richardson. In 1966, he married Peggy Yvonne -a union of more than 57 years. To this union four children were born: Miaya, Orondi, and twins Kami & Kayli. Rev. Stevenson loved, learned, lived, and leaned on the Word of God. He loved to share the word with believers and non-believers. He was most grateful to God for his family, his children, all of whom completed college or formal training, and are doing well in their professions. He is especially proud of his grandchildren, and he treasured the time he spent with them. Rev. Stevenson wanted nothing more than to live a life that was pleasing to God. Nathaniel returned to Hopewell, his home church, and was ordained as a deacon by Rev. Robert W. Williams. Upon Rev.William's retirement, Rev. Stevenson encouraged the membership to resort to prayer for a replacement for Hopewell, and God answered their prayers. Rev. Stevenson received the calling to preach in 1993 under his current Pastor, Dr. Robert C. Stanley and was ordained in 2003. Rev. Stanley appointed him to be the Assistant Pastor of Hopewell, a role he was extremely honored to serve in. Additionally, Rev. Stevenson worked for Rinker Materials for 35 years and served as the shop steward for several years. He was a member of The Teamster's Union. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee Edna and Sport Stevenson; brother, Prince Stevenson, and sister Carrie Jean Green. He leaves to mourn his wife of 57 years, Peggy Yvonne and five children; Tyrone Jackson (Lisa) of Martinsburg, WV, Miaya Griffin (Stephen) of Westlake, FL, Orondi Stevenson (Angelique) of Suwanee, GA, and twin daughters Kami Yvette and Kayli Yvonne of Pompano Beach, FL. He was a proud grandfather of seven: Brianna Jackson, Keivonne Jackson, Nkosi Jackson, Naaman Jackson, Tyree Stevenson, Nyla Stevenson, and Orondi Stevenson, jr. He leaves to mourn his passing, a loving sister, Clementine McClemore and a special cousin, Dr. Barbara Jean Robinson of Pompano Beach, FL. He also leaves a host of Sisters & Brothers In-Love (in-laws), nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and acquaintances. Rev. Stevenson was blessed to have a special relationship with younger ministers in Hopewell; he respected them and was always happy to share his knowledge and experiences with them. The family wishes to honor Brother Anthony Jackson of Lake Worth, FL for his kindness and support. We thank God for the kindness and respect he received from our entire ministerial staff and members as well. UNTIL WE ALL MEET AGAIN: FAREWELL to a great husband, father, grandfather, brother, mentor and friend who is SAFE IN THE ARMS OF JESUS

Rev. Nathaniel Stevenson

November 15, 1940 - April 3, 2024