Nikolaus "Niko" Dylan Chandler Wood, 33 of McMinnville, TN, was born on April 25, 1991 and passed away on August 20, 2024. Niko had an affinity for art, tattooing, barbering, and being outdoors. Many were lucky enough to share a fishing trip with him or receive one of his tattoos. His love for wildlife and fishing live on in his children Bentley and Kennadee. Anyone who knew Niko would say his personality, smile, and humor would light up a room. He was full of life. He was a good brother, son, friend, a shoulder to cry on, a helper, and so much more. Niko lives on in every person who loves him. You can find him in his surviving family and friends.

Niko is survived by his mother Tina E. Craig, stepdad Roger Jackson, grandfather Jimmy Wood, children Bentley Townsend-Wood and Kennadee Monroe Wood, siblings Anthony S. (Crystelle) Craig, Darian S. (Donald) Tanner, and Briana (Jeff) Rogers, and niece Henlee Jackson, nephews Skyler Craig, Aiden Tanner and Daxton Tanner, Aunt Tamala Wood, and Uncle Chucky Wood. Other special family members include Claudette Wood and children, Betty and Kent Perry and children, and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Arthur Scott Craig, grandmother Linda L. Wood, and his uncle Geoffrey R. "Geoffro" Wood.

Celebration of life services were conducted September 01, 2024, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 183 Underwood Road, McMinnville, Tennessee 37110. Niko was cremated at McMinnville Crematory LLC

Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com

McMinnville Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. 931-473-6606.