Nathaniel Aston, 79, of Suffolk departed this life on December 28, 2008 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. A native of Nansemond County, he was the son of the late Cosco Aston and Novella Butler Aston. He was predeceased by two brothers, Beverly C. Aston and Billy B. Aston and three sisters, Mary A. Windsor, Olivette A. Bradshaw and Marie A. Cralle.

He retired as a Supervisor of Cooking at Planters Peanuts, an affiliate of Kraft Foods. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served during the Korean War in both Korea and Japan. Nathaniel was a member of Western Branch Baptist Church and the Richard Williams Class. He served repeated terms as a deacon and served on various church committees. Nathaniel was a loving husband, father, and granddaddy. He was devoted to his family and church and a friend to all he knew.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 53 years, Dora White Aston of Suffolk; a son Keith N. Aston and his wife, Margaret of Windsor; a daughter, Elaine A. Lankford and her husband, Darrell of Suffolk; two grandsons, Tyler Keith Aston and Nicholas Brandon Lankford; and a sister, Eunice A. Lindsay of Chesapeake.

A funeral service with military honors will be held Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Western Branch Baptist Church, with Rev. Steve Hills officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may join the family for visitation on Tuesday evening from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home and Crematory, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk, VA. and other times at the residence. Memorial donations may be made to Western Branch Baptist Church, 6952 Old Myrtle Road, Suffolk, VA 23434. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com