Henry E. Nutter Jr. "Hank", 80

SEAFORD - Henry E. Nutter Jr. "Hank," passed from this life into a new Dimension on Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, after a brief illness. He was 80. Mr. Nutter was the son of the late Henry E. Nutter Sr. and Lucretia Roberts-Nutter. He attended Seaford Public Schools, graduated High School from Delaware State Laboratory High School, and furthered his education at Delaware State College. Mr. Nutter served his country during the Korean Conflict as a member of the U.S. Army. After completion of his tour of duty, he returned to Seaford and resumed his employment at the E. I. DuPont Company, where he remained as a faithful supervisor for 35 plus years. In 1957, Henry married the love of his life, Mrs. Vera Leatherberry, and this year they celebrated 52 years of marriage and devotion to each other. Mr. Nutter was a faithful, dedicated, and devout member of Macedonia AME Church in Seaford. He was born into this church, and remained there all of his life, and served in the Nutter family legacy. His father was the church organist, and holding true to the legacy, Mr. Nutter Jr. followed in his father's footsteps in this same position. In addition, for Macedonia AME Church, he served as a Trustee, and for many years he was the Sexton for the church cemetery. Prior to retirement, Mr. Nutter was the owner and operator of Nutter's Disposal Business for over 36 years and Henry Nutter should be remembered as a man who "did not allow grass to grow under his feet." He served the city of Seaford in numerous capacities such as a member of the Seaford City Council, the Vice Mayor, a liaison person between the council and various departments of the City of Seaford, and an honorary member of the Seaford Fire Department. His other community affiliates were a member of the Masons, where he served as a Master Mason, Member of the Consistory, the Eastern Stars (Prince Hall affiliated), the Shriners, and he was appointed as a member of the State Human Relations Commission by former Governor Sherman Tribbitt. In addition, he was a delegate for the National League of Cities, which afforded him the opportunity to travel extensively, which he loved and which allowed him to indulge into one of his favorite past times, that being photography. Some of his most memorable trips were on the Goodwill Tours as a Delegate to Romania, Czechoslovakia, London and Paris. He also enjoyed e-mailing and corresponding by his computer. It was never too early in the day for him to fire off, or to forward on an original e-mail to those on his buddy list. One of the brightest days and most memorable to Mr. Nutter was when the Nutter Memorial park was named and dedicated in his honor in Seaford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Darlene Williams. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Vera; son, Ralph Leatherberry (Marietta); four grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one niece; one brother-in-law; three sisters-in-law; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 12 noon Saturday. Oct. 10, 2009 at Atlanta Alliance Church, 22625 Atlanta Rd., Seaford. Friends may call Friday from 3 to 8 p.m. at the church, as well as from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday. Flowers will be accepted at the church on Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Resolutions and personal condolence messages to the family may be e-mailed to AmberHarris8604@peoplepc.com, or faxed to 302-349-4459. Professional service of compassion provided to the family by Deborah E. Harris-Nock Funeral Home, Laurel.