Nasr Jibril Chatman

Mr. Chatman returned to God, November 8, 2024. Born in Columbia, South Carolina to Kenya Chatman and Keisha Hicklin-Williams. Brother to Se’kou Chatman and stepson of Curtis Williams. Mr. Chatman was employed with Home Depot for three years as a Cashier and Paint associate. Mr. Chatman was talented music producer that led with a generous spirit, giving frequently to charities and those in need. Mr. Chatman’s life was filled with loved ones to include his surrogate family, Christina Valentine (Mom) and siblings Janessa Cordero (Best Friend), BriellaRose Valentine and Cayson Valentine. He was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and friend.

Including his parents and stepfather, he is survived by his brother Se’kou Chatman; his maternal grandmother Joy Hicklin; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Mr. Chatman was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Emerson Hicklin and his paternal grandparents, Marvin and Mary Chatman.

Mother to Son

by Langson Hughes

Well, son, I'll tell you;

Life for me ain't been no crystal stair.

It's had tacks in it,

And splinters,

And boards torn up,

And places with no carpet to floor----

Bare.

But all the time

I'se been a-climbin' on,

And reachin' landin's,

And turnin' corners,

And sometimes goin' in the dark

Where there ain't been no light.

So boy, don't you turn back

Don't you set down on the steps

'Cause you finds it's kinder hard.

Don't you fall now----

For i'se still goin', honey,

I'se still climbin',

And life for me ain't been no crystal stair.