Dominik Alaijuon Files was born on January 12, 1990 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Kimberly D. Jackson. Nik accepted Christ at the age of 7 being baptized at the Providence Missionary Baptist Church here in Fort Wayne by his late great grandfather, Reverend Calvin Howell. He was a member of the children’s choir and participated in many plays and programs during holiday seasons. Nik graduated high school in 2008, and also attended Ivy Tech Community College for a short time. His first job was in dietary at Lutheran Life Villages and his last, which is where he was currently employed, was Paragon Tube Corporation. Nik was a fun spirited, comedic, good hearted young man. Always wearing a smile and trying to put one on everybody elses face. His hobbies included: listening to music (which he got from his mom), recording music in the studio, model cars, and sports. He played Jr. High and High school basketball and y-ball, Metro football for the Rams, and several seasons of t-ball. Nik was also very family oriented as all of us Howells are with his last birthday dinner request being a simple dinner with our entire family at Tammy’s. Dominik leaves to cherish his memory: his mother (and number 1 fan)- Kim Jackson, fathers- Tracy L Jackson and Aaron L Montgomery; daughter and love of his life (who he referred to as Twin)- Nalaya Dashea Brikaelle Files; grandmothers- Maxine Files, Delois Jackson; grandfather- Green Davis, Jr. of San Antonio, Texas; 2 sisters- Kayla TraShaun Jackson and Umekia Dashea (Willie) Ivy; 5 brothers- Aaron L Montgomery, Jr, Tracy L Jackson, Jr, Traneilous L Jackson, Trameil L Jackson, and Amarion Moore; nieces-Ka’Layah (LuLu), Ka’Lei (Kals), Kynnedi (fatty), and Brielle Jackson, Armani Link, and Asia Ivy; nephews- Javin Kizer, and Terriyous & Trameil Jackson; aunts- Ernestine (Clark) Hamilton, Nancy Smiley, Arlinda Simmons, Stacy Files, Tamara Files, Towanna Jackson, Yteria (Marshal) Phillips; uncles- Damon Files, Argentry Montgomery, Steve Jackson, Shawn (Yolanda) Williams, Curtis (Deandra) Johnson, and Kinnard Simmons; best friend- JaMarcus Perry; and a host of many cousins, other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by: great grandparents-Reverend and Mrs. Calvin Howell, Sr., Aunt Jean & Uncle Calvin, grandmother- Cassandra Montgomery, and best friends- Jason Kizer and Jordan McPherson.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Dominik Alaijuon Files January 12 1990 May 25 2018 (age 28). Nelson Memorial Gardens Inc
Death notice for the town of: Fort Wayne, state: Indiana