Natan Lee James Paul, age 27, of Branson, Missouri

Natan Lee James Paul, age 27, of Branson, Missouri, passed away suddenly September 10, 2021. He entered this life March 24, 1994, in Branson, Missouri, the son of Kent Stephens and Jody (Rader) Wilson.

Natan was known for his sweet smile, his genuine heart and for dreaming big. Nate loved the outdoors and could be found playing basketball, longboarding, searching for arrowheads, fishing, and caving. He was a free spirit who feared nothing. He enjoyed listening to music and cooking with the ones he loved. He had a large circle of friends and family who will miss him dearly.

Natan is preceded in death by his grandparents, Norma and Jim Rader; grandparents, Jonnie and Keith Price; and grandfather, Robert Stephens.

He is survived by his mother, Jody (Robert) Wilson of Branson, Missouri; dad, Kent (Emily) Stephens of Galena, Missouri; five sisters: Natasha Sickman of Lamar, Missouri; Nichole (Keegan) West of Lamar, Missouri; Nikia Abarca of San Diego, California; Megan McKee of Orlando, Florida; and Alison Stephens of Galena, Missouri; two brothers: Jack and Gabriel Stephens of Galena, Missouri; grandmother, Rita Stephens of Galena, Missouri; grandparents, Tim (Jenny) Johnson of Seymour, Missouri; step-grandmother, Nancy Rader of Kansas City, Missouri; step-grandparents, Steve and Pat Rice of Rockaway Beach, Missouri; and many other friends and extended family.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, September 26^th at 2:00pm at 21016 Main Street, Reeds Spring, MO 65737. In loving memory of his sense of adventure, his remains will be laid to rest from the sunrise over the Atlantic, to the foothills of the Ozarks, and the sunset of California.

Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.cremationsoftheozarks.com.