Nickalaus T. Griffey Sr.

Nickalaus T. Griffey Sr., 29, of Elkhart, passed away February 13, 2013 at his home.

He was born May 6, 1983 in Elkhart to Joyce E. Miller and Gregory T. Griffey. He married Erica Craig on April 19, 2010. She survives with 2 sons, Nickalaus T. Griffey Jr. and Jordan L. Griffey at home; His father, Gregory Griffey of Indianapolis; 1 brother, Nathan G. Griffey of Middlebury; Maternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Janet S. and Larry G. Johnson of Elkhart and Maternal grandfather and step-grandmother, Roger and Loretta Miller of Goshen and Paternal grandparents, Elmer and Louis Griffey of Mishawaka and a special cousin Megan Griffey Burks who has been a rock and a tremendous source of strength and emotional support for both Nick and Erica for the last few serious months. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Miller.

Nick was employed at Jiffy Lube and Auto Zone and enjoyed classic cars.

Family and friends may gather 2 hours prior the 6 pm Friday service at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, Elkhart. Pastor Ed Ritchie will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to his children. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com