Nathan Filer

OAK RIDGE - Nathan Robert Filer, 22, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018. Nathan was born on January 13, 1996 in Rutherford County. Nathan loved his family and friends and was the most loyal friend a person could have. He had a heart bigger than him and a captivating laugh that could always make someone smile. Nathan was a huge fan of the Carolina Tarheels and loved music of many genres. Nathan was preceded in death by his grandfather, Terry Filer; grandmother, Denise Stacy; paternal great grandparents, Roy & Patricia Sutton; maternal great grandparents, Albert & Thelma Simpson, and Peggy Brothers; his great aunt, Norma Green; and a cousin, Christopher Sutton. Surviving are his mother, Erica Twiddy (husband, Tom); his father, Chadwick Filer (wife, Gretchen); three brothers, Jacob Twiddy, Bryce Filer, and Tom Twiddy, Jr.; grandparents, Joey & Patricia Smith, and Paul Simpson; great grandmother, Kay Filer; three aunts, Sherrie Beam (Stacy), April Haynes (John), and April Sheehan (Warren); many special cousins, aunt, nieces and nephews; and a close childhood friend, Chase Milam, who was like a brother to Nathan. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Central Baptist Church in Oak Ridge with Dr. Roy Carter, Rev. Paul Simpson, and Pastor Seth Parnell officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation - North Carolina, Piedmont One 1920 W. First Street, Suite 5541A, Winston-Salem, NC 27104-4220.
Hayworth-Miller Kernersville Chapel is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.Hayworth-Miller.com

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