Honoring the Life and Service of Deputy Nathaniel “Nate” Ansay
End of Watch: May 20, 2025
The South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police joins the law enforcement community in mourning the loss of Florence County Sheriff’s Deputy Nathaniel “Nate” Michael Ansay, who passed away in the line of duty on May 20, 2025. Deputy Ansay’s dedication, courage, and unwavering commitment to service will not be forgotten.
Arrangements to honor Deputy Ansay have been announced as follows:
Visitation and Funeral Services
Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Florence Baptist Temple
2308 South Irby Street
Florence, SC 29505
Interment with Honors
Immediately following the funeral
Florence Memorial Gardens
3320 South Cashua Drive
Florence, SC
We extend our deepest condolences to Deputy Ansay’s family, friends, and colleagues at the Florence County Sheriff’s Office. We stand with them in this time of profound loss and remembrance.
Deputy Ansay’s service and sacrifice will live on in the hearts of those he protected and the brothers and sisters who now carry on his watch.
Obituary
Nathaniel Michael Ansay
January 16, 2001 — May 20, 2025
Nathaniel Michael Ansay, 24, of Effingham, SC, passed away Tuesday, May 20. 2025.
Nate was born in Florence, South Carolina, to Kimberly Odom Hatfield and Christopher Ansay. A proud graduate of the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy, he served as a Deputy with the Florence County Sheriff’s Office. Nate was a dedicated member of the “B” Squad and part of the esteemed K9 Tracking Team.
Passionate about the outdoors, Nate found great joy in fishing and nature. He also served as the Assistant Captain of the South Florence High School Bass Fishing Team, where he inspired younger anglers with his leadership and enthusiasm.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents and paternal grandfather.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by stepfather, Brandon Hatfield; girlfriend, Elizabeth Lee; brothers, Branson Hatfield and Christopher Ansay, Jr; sisters, Madilyn Hatfield and Kryslyn Ansay; paternal grandmother, Mona Ansay; and a number of cousins.
Memorials may be made to SFHS Bass Fishing Team, 3200 S Irby St, Florence, SC 29505.
The family will receive friends 1:00 – 3:00 PM Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Florence Baptist Temple with the funeral service to follow at 3:00 PM at the church.
Burial will follow at Florence Memorial Gardens.
Please sign the guestbook for the family at https://www.stoudenmiredowling.com/obituaries/nathaniel-ansay
