Nathan W. Albright, 51

Nathan Webster Albright, 51, formerly of Las Vegas, Nev., died unexpectedly on Aug. 17, 2006, after a courageous battle in recent years with depression.

Nathan was born in Hebron, Neb., on Aug. 3, 1955, but his heart belonged to Virginia. He graduated from Bridgewater College in 1977 and worked several years for a local poultry industry, becoming interested in workers rights and responsibilities. He then attended Claude Pettit College of Law in Ada, Ohio, from 1980-1983.

Upon graduating, he began a career with the National Labor Relations Board, beginning in Washington, D.C., on to Baltimore, Md., and lastly to Las Vegas, Nev.

Nathan’s interests and talents were many. Not only was he a wonderful cook, but he also greatly enjoyed fishing, boating, horseback riding, hunting, and working with the local Boy Scouts. He embraced the beauty of the Southwest and explored many of its natural wonders. He also loved music and was an accomplished percussionist, starting at age 12. He played in college stage and concert band, law school jazz bands, and while in Las Vegas, he formed his own 8-piece jazz ensemble.

Nathan’s affable nature and eagerness to help anyone with anything at any time amazed all who knew him. Nathan also enjoyed woodworking and while in Maryland devoted much of his spare time volunteering for Habitat for Humanity. His family will never be the same, for it is difficult for his family to know how they will do without him. He leaves behind his wife, Jennifer Corry; his mother, Elaine Albright; his sister, Kathryn Albright; big brother, Bill Albright (Nandita Albright and family); stepdaughter, Corry Andrews (Barton Biggs); stepson, Joe Andrews; granddaughter, Ailey Biggs, and a large extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law.

A memorial service will be on Sept. 16, 2006, at 4:00 p.m. in the Carter Center at College Street and Third Street on Bridgewater College campus in Bridgewater, Va.

Memorial contributions may be made to your local Habitat for Humanity, Bridgewater Rescue Squad, or the charity of your choice.