Obituary of Nathaniel Robert Crump, Jr.

Nathaniel Robert Crump, Jr. (Affectionately known as Nat), 82, of Atlantic City, New Jersey was called home to be with the Lord on Monday April 6th, 2020. He was born on July 13th, 1937 in Elwood, New Jersey. He graduated from Hammonton High School, in Hammonton New Jersey. Nat was an outstanding athlete, who played football, basketball, and baseball. He received awards for his record-breaking athletic abilities. He was ranked in the top of the athletic department and pitched a “no hitter” in baseball for Hammonton High School which broke a record. He was enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served as an Air Force Police Officer, in the Air Force they traveled all around the world. Shortly thereafter, Nat married Margret Crump Coleman of Pleasantville, New Jersey. After leaving Japan and then Arkansas their union was blessed with five wonderful children. The first child was born in Somers Point, New Jersey, then he and his wife migrated to Queens, New York, where the other four children were born and all five were raised. Nathaniel’s occupation was professional truck driving. He was a member of the UFCW Local 174. He held lengthy positions with King Solomon & Fancy Foods of New York City. He also was an entrepreneur, his variety boutique was located in Jamaica Queens, New York. His son Kevin Crump was the store manager. Nat conducted his very own singing band, “Nat Crump & The Soul Relations”. He was an awesome bass guitar player. The Soul Relations were: His cousin’s, Anthony, Sisco, Sonny, Uncle Walter, Cliff and his friend Andy. After having his own band, he played with the popular singing group “The Fat Back Band”. He played among other popular bands throughout the New York circuit. Later he was an entertainment coordinator. Nathaniel assisted other singing groups most noted “The Blind Man and The Queen” gospel group. Among his favorite things were family, sports, and attending sporting events that included his grandchildren; he was a passionate and avid sports critic. Nat also enjoyed history, documentaries, music, traveling, watching the news, reading the newspaper, being a comedian and making jokes. He also enjoyed cooking and had great meat recipes. He liked to keep up to date with current events. Nathaniel Crump was a well-known, and sought-after baseball empire throughout all five boroughs in New York. He was a happy-go-lucky people person with a big heart. He had skills in meeting new people and making them smile. He was always very active and energetic. The barber shop is where he loved to talk about politics and sports with the other men. Nat enjoyed supporting his cousin Stephanie Mills, and followed her music tour from state to state. Arizona was his favorite vacation spot where he joined his sisters Vera, Pat, and his brother Elton. After moving back to New Jersey in 2014, Greater Love Chapel Church was his place of worship, he also loved watching Jio Jennings Church Broadcast. Nate reconnected with his friends Bernard, Louis, and cousin-friends Doris and Florence. He continued to communicate with his dear friends Bill, Val, and Dudley of New York. He also always acknowledged his NJ special friends: Yeny, William, Ada, Ms. V., Thelma, Hillary, Mels, Rob; and his Beachview, and global buddies. His latest venture was campaigning for Amy Kennedy (Democratic) who is running for South Jersey Congress. Amy made contact with him during his hospital stay. Nathaniel Robert Crump, Jr. is predeceased by his parents, Nathaniel Crump, Sr., and Grace E. Crump; his sister Margaret Richardson and brother Elton Crump. He is survived by his daughters: Grace Crump Holley, Egg Harbor Township, NJ; Nadine Hood (William), Galloway NJ; Karen Lovelace (Chauncey) of Atlantic City, NJ; Marlene Crump, Pleasantville, NJ; and his one and only son Kevin Crump, Galloway, NJ. His sisters: Vera Little, Gilbert, Arizona; Julia Whittaker, Pleasantville, NJ; and Cecelia Crump, Elwood, NJ. As well as fifteen grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and a host of nieces & nephews.