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Robert Aiken

1930 - 2014

Robert Aiken obituary, 1930-2014, Easley, SC

BORN

1930

DIED

2014

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Easley, South Carolina

Robert Aiken Obituary

Robert Lee Aiken

Easley

Mr. Robert Lee Aiken, 83, husband of Clara "Sudie" Atkins Aiken, passed away Monday, April 14, 2014 after an extended illness.

Born in Pickens County, a son of the late John Wilson and Illeine Robinson Aiken, Mr. Aiken retired from textiles and was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving, in addition to his wife of sixty-five years, are two daughters, Judy A. Young (David), and Joy A. Wilson (Jason), all of Easley; two grandsons, Scott Davis and Bryan Young; seven great-grandchildren; and two grandpets, Berneece and Willard. In addition to his parents, Mr. Aiken was predeceased by a son, Johnny Lee Aiken; and a grandson, Corey Livingston Young.

Robert learned to play the steel guitar when he was ten years old and has played with numerous bands across the state. Along with his musical talent, he brought joy and humor to all he met.

Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown.

The family is at the home, 203 South 9th Street, Easley, SC 29640.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is asssiting the family.

Published by The Greenville News on Apr. 16, 2014.
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David and Judy Young, It's so hard to Lose a Father , Mother or Child, But Remember That a Day is coming called Family Reunion and it's not Far off, So keep the Faith and Look for that Day, My prayers are with you and Family So Pack up, Look up , Pray Up, we are outta here.

Jimmy Greer

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April 10, 2019

MRS. DAVID AND DAVID, YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. WE REGRET YOUR LOSS.

Dwight W., Virginia and Ed Birdwell

Dwight Birdwell

April 20, 2014

Please accept my condolences. During this difficult time rely on God for he is not far from you. Acts 17:27

April 17, 2014

Sudie,Judy,David,Joy,Josh & family,
You have our sympathy in the passing of Mr. Robert. You are are like family to us. I think of the memories from growing up on Woodside Mill. Especially walking to school and back with Johnny, working with Robert and Sudie (& getting excited about Joy's entrance into this world), and now going to church with Judy and David. Robert and Sudie have been dear friends to Daddy through the years. I love you all and we are praying for you during this time of loss.

Lanny and Cindy Burns

April 17, 2014

Judy and David, I am sorry for the loss of your Dad and Father in Law.
I know you both spent a lot of Time with Both.
So keep your Heads up, You will not have to be ashamed for all services to them both. May God be with you Both.

As Always
Jim and Sue Greer

Jimmy Greer

April 16, 2014

Joy, I am sorry to hear of your fathers passing. I know you were caring for him and your mother and you will miss him badly. But now there is no more suffering for him. God is with you and the family and you are in my prayers. Norma Thompson

April 16, 2014

Joy, I am sorry to hear of your fathers passing. I know you were caring for him and your mother and you will miss him badly. But now there is no more suffering for him. God is with you and the family.

April 16, 2014

Joy, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. You and your family are in my prayers.

Cathey Rampey

April 16, 2014

You are in my thoughts and Prayers God bless and be with you all

Trish Young

April 15, 2014

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