De'Niko was born in Evansville, IN on July 5, 1994, to LaDonna Johnson and James Scott, III. De'Niko parted this earthly life on May 23,2017 at the age of 22.
"Niko" attended Lincoln Elementary School and graduated from Harrison High School.
He was involved with many activities growing up, but basketball was his favorite. He played basketball from elementary school throughout high school at Harrison where he was a notable member of the Harrison Warrior Basketball Team. He enjoyed listening to music, dancing, and being silly. But most of all he enjoyed being a father spending time with his son.
De'Niko enjoyed being with his family and friends, his unique spirit will be greatly missed.
De'Niko leaves to cherish his memory his parents LaDonna Johnson and James Scott lll . Jordan Cosby his high school sweetheart, his son, Zayden Lewis Scott, two sisters, Vanessa Johnson, Domnesha Scott, and brother, Domnick Johnson, all of Evansville; Grandmothers Virginia Al'Khayr and Marilyn Givens, an uncle Marcellus Shed, host of extended family and friends
Funeral Service will be Wednesday 10:00 am-11:00 am. at The Potter's Wheel. Visitation will be 10 am until service time the church.
Interment at Oak Hill Cemetery
Osborne Funeral Home entrusted with final care.
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