- Date Of Birth: July 13, 1979
- Date Of Death: December 16, 2020
- State: Alabama
Kenyatta, known as Ken to his family and friends, was a man of distinction, charisma, humor, and heart. Ken was a self-declared grill master, dedicated member of the Roll Tide community, and family ordained “funny-man.” His love for his wife and family transcended space and time. Travel and adventure were a passion, so much so that he became a truck driver.
Ken began this life’s journey in Eutaw, Alabama under the guardianship of his parents Alena Mitcheam (Pelt) and Melvin Nickson Sr. Ken came to know Jesus Christ at Ezekiel Baptist Church, where he was baptized at an early age. After graduating from Eutaw High School in 1997, he moved to Decatur where he met and married Toni L. Taylor.
After uniting with Life Changes Faith Center, he enthusiastically studied the word of God and strove to become more than just a hearer of the word, Ken tried to live a lifestyle that embodied change. Sports and grilling were two of his favorite pastime activities.
Ken was preceded in death by his mother (Alena), grandmother (Annie M. Pearson), aunt (Wille Nell Webb), and dog son (Alex I. Mitcheam).
He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife of 20 years, Toni of Decatur, AL; children: Keanu Mitcheam of Birmingham, AL; Tyben, Quincy, and Terrell Taylor of Decatur, AL; father: Melvin (Myra) Nickson Sr. of Decatur, AL; step-father, Fredrick Pelt, Sr. of Eutaw, AL; siblings: Dr. Janneice (James) Eatmon of Akron, AL, Tekeisha (Darryl) Mitcheam of Eutaw, AL, DeCarlos Scott of Laurel MS, Nicole and Tiffany Nickson of Decatur, AL, Melvin Nickson, Jr. of Huntsville, AL, and Maurion Swoope of Cullman, AL; sister-in-law, Beverly (John) Varner of Decatur, AL; eight grandchildren: Kailyah Taylor, JaNya Bumpus, Mariyah Bumpus, Ja’Miracle Crosby, Aaliyah Taylor, Tyben Taylor, Jr., Sanaa Taylor, and Taziyah Taylor; nieces and nephews: Raven Gilliam, Jairius Mitcheam, Tyrus Eatmon, Chloe Eatmon, James Eatmon, Diamond White, Darryl White, Jr., Isaiah Nickson, Sarah Nickson, Iyanna Nickson and Gensis Nickson; uncles: Melvin (Terry) Allen, Herman Mitcheam, George C. Mitcheam, John (Herbert Jean) Nickson, Willie Nickson, and Earnest Nickson; aunts, Josie Tyree, Tempera Jenkins, Frankie Nickson, Betsy Nickson, Verna Nickson, and Olamae Nickson-Scott; many cherished cousins, best friend Derrick Holman, and numerous other relatives and friends.
