Nicholas Malachi Griffin Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Nicholas Malachi Griffin (Urbana, Illinois), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 9, 2025 at the age of 18. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his sisters, Turquois Jenkins and Mikeanesha Moore-Fondia; his grandparents, Wilma Brown, Jimmie Griffin and Michael Summers; and his uncle Nicholas Griffin.
He is survived by: his parents, Denitra Brown and Michael Griffin; his siblings, Malando McMillion, Michael, Terrynce, Jamal, Kyle, Yolanda, Mariah, Nicole, Tamara and Michelle; his aunts and uncles, Latonya Brown, Deanna Pelmore, Latoya Griffin, Robert Caston, Anthony Brown, Coriando Brown, Shannon Brown, Derrick Lambert and Christopher Hugger; his grandparents, Phillip and Shelia Harvey; his great-grandparent Pearlene Brown; his grandmother Bonnie Griffin; his great-aunt Darleen Sallee; his great-uncle Briscoe Brown; and his close friends, Chatayah Bailey and Kaniyah Johnson.
Visitation was held on Friday, January 24th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Leek & Sons Funeral Home (1215 W Bradley Ave, Urbana, IL 61801). A celebration of life was held on Friday, January 24th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
