Chad "Nice" Nicholas AuClair

Chad "Nice" Nicholas AuClair, 45, of Kokomo, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at his home. He was born March 24, 1978, in Flint, Michigan, to Jeffrey Winkler AuClair and M. Shannon (Murphy) AuClair. He married Lori Kilgore, in Texas, and she survives.

Chad was owner and operator of Nice Guys Lawn Care in Texas and was also a bulldog breeder for Playboy French Bulldogs. He was a jack of all trades and was able to fix almost anything. He loved dogs, enjoyed barbering, and was really into history. When he wasn’t cuddling and loving on a furry friend, he was figuring out a way to improve something that already worked fine. Chad loved deeply and unconditionally. He never knew a stranger and was always willing to help anyone in need.

Survivors include his sister, Christa Dugger; daughter, Gabrielle AuClair; dearest friend Michael (Lesley) Cannon; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home, 1315 W. Lincoln Rd., Kokomo. In Texas, a graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, in Westlake Cemetery, in Westlake, Texas.  Messages of condolences may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.

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