Nathaniel Varnado, age 54, of Racine, passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Mount Pleasant, WI, on October 23rd, 2023. He was born on April 22nd, 1969, in Chicago, IL, to Charles Tines and Shirley Boyd. He was married to Rayneta Jenkins on February 14th, 1992. He attended Bradford High School and graduated with the class of 1987. He loved basketball and football, he was a devoted member of Blessing Center Outreach Ministry, loved cooking, and spending time with his beloved children whenever he had the chance.
He is survived by his loving children: Jessica (Terrance) Jenkins, Michael Garrett, Jovita Hughlett, Nakita Varnado, Raynita Jenkins, Nathaniel Varnado Jr., Dajah Smith, Yvonna Playa, Tatyana Varnado, Aaliyah Varnado, and Jared Varnado, 23 grandchildren, siblings: Arlington (Andreal) Davis, Steven (Patricia) Varnado, Ahjamah Varnado, Charles Tines Jr., Shirley Boyd, Ruthie (Theophile) Ntandja, Tammy Calvin, Tina Harris, Chuckie (Jonise) Harris, Kenyatta Tines, and many other living relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Tines and Shirley Boyd, his daughter: Marcia Ruiz, and a brother: Clifford Davis.
A celebration of life service will be held for Nathaniel on November 18th, 2023 at Open Door Church 10927 Sheridan Road Pleasant Prairie WI 53158 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm with a repass to follow.
