Nathaniel "Nate" Johnson

Nathaniel “Nate” Johnson, 74, of Lorain, born October 14, 1951, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain, Ohio.

Nate attended Lorain City Schools and graduated from Admiral King High School. He furthered his education at Lorain County Community College in Elyria, Ohio. Nate worked at U.S. Steel for 42 years in the bar mill, where he later retired. He was a supervisor for the union, and member of the Men’s Athletic Club. He took advantage of retirement to enjoy family, travel and do the things he loved.

He is survived by his life partner, Anna Carter; daughters Antoinette (Carlton) Blakely of Summerville, SC, and Anna “Christina” Carter of Lorain; and son Anthony Carter of Lorain; his brother, Calvin Johnson of Lorain; 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; a host of nieces, with an extraordinary bond with Yvonne “Bunny” Jewel, and nephews; and other relatives and numerous friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie "Foots“ Johnson and Cora Johnson, sister Delores Easley, twin brothers Ronald and Donald Johnson, and nephew Adam Hinton.

Friends may call Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 11 a.m. until time of service at 12 p.m., at New Bethal Primitive Baptist Church, 3880 Dayton Ave., Lorain, OH 44052. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery, Lorain.