Nikolas White

Nikolas Kieran White, 27, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 in a tragic motorcycle accident in Knoxville, TN.

He was preceded in death by Ralph and Pauline Quinton (grandparents), Gary “Paw” (grandfather), Bethany (aunt) and Stefan (cousin). Special friends: Hannah Tate, Brittany Johnson, and Quinton Fields.

Niko was born on February 16, 1996, to Brandy Jones and TJ White. If you knew Niko, you knew he loved the game of basketball and continued to play whenever he had the chance. After playing for four years at Alcoa High school, he graduated with a basketball scholarship to Bryan College. Niko was an avid Tar Heels fan. The fierce and intense way that he loved the game is the same way he loved people, especially the children in his life. Niko had so much love to give, and he gave it freely and effortlessly. He was a family man who wanted what was best for them and did everything he could to make sure they were taken care of. In recent years Niko discovered his love of building and remodeling, and that love grew into his own business. While much of his time was dedicated to supporting the people in his life, he still made time to play golf, snowboard, ride his motorcycle, and get tattoos thatrepresent what he loved the most, including Harry Potter. Niko was undeniably handsome, hardworking, stubborn, loving, strong, hard headed talented, adventurous, and so much more. He supported the dreams of those around him, and it is only right that we continue his legacy by living our lives to the fullest and supporting those around us in doing the same.

He leaves to cherish his memories: Brandy Jones (mother), Dre, Gabe, and Bryson (brothers), Jayden Reid (son), Lynda Campbell (nana), Jon (Courtney), Zaleigh and Raylan (cousins), Chasney and Alexis (sisters), King and Khy (god kids), Kilo (dog) and was “Bepop” to Kynleigh, Memphis, and Greighson. He also had many close friends and family.

Family will receive friends from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday September 13, 2023 at Foothills Funeral Home, with funeral service to follow. www.foothillsfh.com