Nathaniel Fortney was born on July 24, 1941 to the late Mr. Emmanuel and Lucille Fortney. Nathaniel accepted Christ on July 3, 1988 under the leadership of Reverend Larry Williams, where he served on the usher board. He later joined Aaron Tabernacle, under Reverend Willie Williams, where he served as Chief Usher until his health failed him. On September 2, 1985, Mr. Nathaniel Fortney was joined in holy matrimony to Rosie Mae Edwards.