In Honor of Nickolas Don Underwood

June 9, 1978 – January 25, 2026

Nickolas cared deeply about JA and the young people we serve. His generosity, leadership, and belief in expanding opportunity across Central Texas left a lasting impact on our organization and our community. He will be truly missed.

Born in Houston, Texas, on June 9, 1978, he was raised in Pearland and later found his true home in Austin, where he built a life full of love and purpose. A board member of Junior Achievement of Central Texas, Nickolas believed in investing in the next generation.

Read full obituary here.

In Lieu of flowers, Nickolas’s family has asked to donate to Junior Achievement of Central Texas.

Nickolas, you will be missed but not forgotten. Your impact to make the lives of young people better will ripple on through the next generation and beyond.


Donate electronically below or mail to:

Junior Achievement of Central Texas  920 E Riverside Dr STE A-120 PMB 225  Austin, TX 78741-1350

Questions, email Emily@jacentex.org