Nathaniel Bilal Ahmad

Nathaniel Bernard Jackson, 57, departed this life on April 18, 2016 at Baystate Medical Center. He is survived by his mother, Doris Jackson his two children, Nathaniel B Jackson Jr. and N'yshire Jackson his four brothers Charles A Stokes, Robert K. Stokes, David B Stokes   (Tracy)   William E. Jackson and his sister Cynthia M. Stokes all of Springfield.  He leaves a very special friend Angelina. Bernard served in the United States as a chef and had a love for cooking. He also leaves behind a special friend. Nathaniel has a host of family and friends that will cherish his memories, forever. Services will be handled at Ratell Funeral Home on Tuesday May 3rd at 10am. Burial will immediately follow at the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery in Agawam with a repass at Eagles located on St. James Ave Springfield, MA.