Nathaniel Allen Santos' Obituary
Nathaniel Allen Santos, 18, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 18, 2012 in his home. He was born December 26, 1993 in Muskegon, Michigan where he lived all of his life. Nathaniel attended Fruitport and Mona Shores High Schools where he excelled in sports and made many good friends. He had plans to return to school this winter. Nathaniel was an avid gamer who loved the outdoors. He loved to fish and was a devout animal lover. Nathaniel was a very kindhearted young man who would do anything for anyone. He is survived by his parents Candace Chapman and George Puflett Jr.; his grandmother, Julia (Medacco) Chapman; his brothers, Phillip Santos, Jr., Gabriel Santos, Christopher Santos and Timothy (Nicole) Puflett; his sisters, Brittany Santos, Korin and Kendra Primmer. He is also survived by his girlfriend, Taylor Margraves; aunt Renee (Ron) Bankert; his father, Chris Santos; grandparents, Rudy and Shirley Santos; uncles, Chooch (Vicki) Santos, Dan Santos, Phillip (Corrina) Santos, Aunt Dena (David) Riffle; close friends, Dakota Sells and Malikai Fraley and many, many cousins, friends and other family members who loved him. Nathaniel was preceded in death by his uncle Richie Santos. Words can never express how fondly he will be remembered and sorely his short life will be missed. The FUNERAL SERVICE will be held 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 23, 2012 at The Lee Chapel, 6291 S. Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444, (231) 798-1100. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service. He will be laid to rest in Egelston Twp. Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests you to consider making a donation in the name of Julia Chapman, to be distributed to the local animal rescue programs. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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