Nico Tai'rese Elam, age 22 of Trotwood, Ohio, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021. He was born September 12, 1999 in Fairborn, Ohio.
Nico was a loving father and son. He loved his family and was very protective of them. He was a happy person, funny, strong-willed, compassionate and caring. He was a lover of football, especially the Dallas Cowboys and OSU Buckeyes. He had a passion for cars, liked dogs, cooking, and playing PlayStation. He had a smile that would warm your heart and will be dearly missed by all who loved him.
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Trinity Kapri Elam; father, Shane Christopher Elam, Sr., grandfather, James Elam; aunt, Jarnatta Groce; and cousin, Matthew Turner.
Nico will be missed by children, Tai'rese Kingston Karie Elam, mother, Nicole Taste; Chris Elam, Jr., Jaewon T. Elam, Jacob Elam, Matthew Elam; sister, Mykalya Elam; grandparents, Rickey and Juanita Groce and grandmother, Evelyn Perkins; aunt, Keeta; niece, Wynter Marie; and cousins, Andre, Jala'mar and Michael; and close friends.
Services for Nico will be private.
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