May 6, 1983 - Feb. 13, 2013

ELKHART - Nickalaus T. Griffey Sr., 29, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 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 two sons, Nickalaus T. Griffey Jr. and Jordan L. Griffey, at home; his father, Gregory Griffey of Indianapolis; one brother, Nathan G. Griffey of Middlebury; maternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Janet S. and Larry G. Johnson of Elkhart; maternal grandfather and step-grandmother, Roger and Loretta Miller of Goshen; paternal grandparents Elmer and Louise 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 two hours prior to the service at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, 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.

Faith Havener, Crawfordsville, IN Nick, I just want to thank you for the best gift in the world our son Nickalaus T. Griffey Jr.

Phyllis Lightfoot, Elkhart, IN We are sorry to hear about Nick. Just always remember your family is always here for you. We love you. The Lightfoot's, Phyllis, Paul Karmen and the girls, Cheryl, Malcolm and Cameron.

Carlton & Cynthia Yoder, Middlebury, IN Please accept our sympathy.May God comfort you & your family.Thinking & praying for you. God Bless, Carlton & Cynthia Yoder

Steven Peepers, Elkhart , IN My thoughts an prayers are with nicks whole family

Sarah Lightfoot Williams, Elkhart, IN To the entire Griffy/Miller family. We are so sadden by the news of Nick's passing. We are truly sorry for yet another loss, so early in life. Are thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tom and Donna Hixon, Georgetown, TX Tom and I remember Nick from many years ago...I as his "speech" teacher in elementary school and Tom at the junior high school. We are sorry to hear of your loss but know and at this sad time it is ok to sry and it is ok to hurt. Nick, his family, and especially his grandparents are in our thoughts and prayers...We know that Nick will always be in your hearts and will remain there forever.