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Nathan William Black 32, from Murrells Inlet, SC died on Friday, January 21, 2011. He was born on January 19, 1979 in Slidell, LA. His parents are Murrey and Robin Black of Louisville, MS and Dr. James A. and Diane Smith of Statesville, NC. He is survived by two brothers, Patrick and Jennifer Black of Shalimar, FL and Murrey Lee and Julie Black of Myrtle Beach, SC; one sister, Lesley and Robert Colvert of Statesville, NC; grandparents, WL and Norma Black of Louisville, MS and Posey Freeman of Madison, MS; step-brothers, Eddie Shenk and John Young; step-sisters, Annie Langston and April Turner of Mobile, AL; He is survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, dearly loved four nieces and two nephews and special family friends Patrick Jay and Loriann Witzigman and their three sons of Myrtle Beach, SC. Nathan lived in Long Beach, MS until 1993 when he moved to Statesville, NC. While living there from 1993-1998 he attended and graduated from Statesville High School in 1998. While attending College at East Carolina University, he worked part-time as a painter and a nude model for the Art Department until graduating in 2003 with a BS in Occupational Therapy. After receiving his degree he moved to Surfside Beach, SC where he earned his license to practice Occupational Therapy. Nathan continued his successes and education eventually earning his Doctorate in Occupational Therapy in 2009 from the University of Augustine. Nathan worked at Home Health specializing in Geriatric Rehabilitation until his passing where he genuinely cared for and truly enjoyed working with his patients. Nathan was a very sensitive and compassionate person. He donated to several charities as well as founding the Freedom Scholarship at East Carolina University. He was also an avid runner who had completed two marathons. Nathan loved to read and always had an infinite array of facts to educate his friends and family. He loved the ocean and was a die-hard ECU and New Orleans Saints fan as well. Nathan was always happy and full of life, he was always ready to make you laugh with an off-the wall joke or comment. He was the most kind-hearted person and would do anything for his friends and family without hesitation. Nathan was a son, brother, grandson, uncle and friend who was loved by all who knew him and will forever be missed. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to East Carolina University in memory of Nathan W. Black. A remembrance service will be held Saturday, January 29, 2011 from 10:00-12:00 noon at The Holiday Inn located at 1601 North Ocean Boulevard Beach Front Surfside Beach, SC 29575 (843) 238-5601. Following the memorial, we will travel to River City Cafe Ocean front at the Pier, Surfside Beach to congregate for food, drinks and fellowship. An online guestbook is available at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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Nathan William Black

January 25, 2011