Nine ½ year old Nikko’las Matthew Tyler Pinkney’s memories began in our hearts with his earthly entry on February 3, 2002.

Nikko, as he was affectionately called was a special delivery right into the arms of his mother Ms Margretha Reneé  Pinkney of Huntersville, North Carolina at a moment never to be forgotten. From that moment on a bond was formed between mother and son that could never be measured. “Nikko “was such a happy child. It was evident in his infectious smile. His smile captivated the hearts of everyone he touched. That has been witnessed with the outpouring of love from his immediate, and extended family, his circle of friends, the Huntersville community, including the Afterschool and summer camp programs at the David B Waymer Center/Historic Torrence Lytle School. There is also an outpouring of love from his classmates and friends at EE Waddell Language Academy where Nikko was an honors student and fluent in Chinese which was his favorite subject followed by gym. Nikko spoke other languages as well.

Nikko’las Matthew Tyler Pinkney, the imprint you left in our hearts will remain there forever. Preceding “Nikko” in death was his Maternal grandmother Ms Mary Grier Pinkney. Surviving and cherishing ‘Nikko’s” memory is his loving and devoted mother, Ms Margretha Reneé Pinkney of Huntersville, North Carolina, his maternal grandfather, Mr John (Junior) Pinkney, his uncles Jerome Pinkney of Washington, District of Columbia, his uncle Edward Johnson of the state of Maryland, his Dad, Mr Martin D Woods of Charlotte, North Carolina, is Grannyboo; Ms Drucilla Banks of Huntersville, North Carolina, his best, best, best friends; Thomas (TeJ)  Jeter, Jachiah and Jacob Tate, Toby and Elijah Battles, of Charlotte, NC, two God-sisters: Jordan Smith of Washington, District of Columbia, and Thali Grier of Charlotte, NC. Also cherishing Nikko’s memories are: Elexis (Shawn) Stephenson of Norfolk, Va, Shacora (Turner) Simmons , Fanisha and Joshua Scott all of Washington, District of Columbia, and mourning Nikko’s loss is two very special people; Ms Linda Cunningham of Charlotte, NC and Ms Victoria Grier (Aunt Toby) of Huntersville, NC.  also a host of family members and friends are mourning the loss of Nikko.