Danny Brigham

Danny C. Brigham was born on January 4, 1954, to Dr. Elvira Green-Maxwell. On the day of his birth, he was lovingly adopted by Wilburn “Bo” C. Brigham and Thelma (Thomas) Brigham, who cherished their first child throughout their lives.

Danny was educated in Amarillo, Texas, and attended Palo Duro High School. He later united in marriage to Chrestine Nickerson, and to this union one child was born, Courtney “Papoose” Nickerson. Although the marriage later dissolved, they remained lifelong friends. Danny was also blessed with another son, Danny Brigham Jr., born to Gwendolyn Norris of Baltimore, Maryland.

Danny had many talents and passions in life. He loved cooking and was known as an excellent cook. Many people encouraged him to open his own restaurant because of his gift in the kitchen. He also enjoyed detailing cars and operated a small detailing business earlier in his life. Later in life, Danny accepted the Lord and was overjoyed by his spiritual journey. After attending church, he happily shared the good news with loved ones. Danny also shared a special inside joke with his sister: whenever too much time had passed without speaking, they would say, “No news is good news.”

Danny leaves to grieve his loss and celebration of life; his biological Mother Dr. Elvira Green-Maxwell and husband John, his sister Joanne Brown and husband Ocie,his sons Danny Brigham Jr. and Courtney “Papoose” Nickerson and his beloved granddaughter, ZiKeria Ella Lamesha Nickerson (“Zi”).

Danny was preceded in death by both his parents, Wilburn C. Brigham passing May 1981; Thelma Thomas Brigham passing January 2004. He was also preceded in death by his brothers; Charlie Sneed Jr. and Darron D. Sneed both passing in 1989.

Danny will be remembered for his warm spirit, his love for family and friends, his cooking, and the joy he brought to those around him.