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HAW RIVER - Mr. James Edgar "Jim" Aiken Sr., 86, died at 2:45 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, at the Hospice Home of Burlington after five years of failing health and two weeks critical illness.
Born in Guilford County, he was to the son of the late Guy and Ethel Russell Aiken, a U.S. Army veteran, retired from Annedeen Hosiery and a lifetime member of the Hillsborough Moose Lodge.
Family members surviving him are his wife of 46 years, Linda Lankford Aiken, of the home; sons, James E. "Jimmy" Aiken and wife Juanita and James W. "Buster" Aiken and wife Trudy; daughters, Gail Sharpe, Clara Gurkin and Katrina Rickman, all of Burlington; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Thompson of Savannah, Ga.; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters.
The family will receive friends on Saturday evening, Dec. 20, 2014, at the McClure Funeral and Cremation Service in Graham from 6 until 8 and at other times at the home.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014, in the McClure Chapel officiated by Pastor Tim Thornton. Burial will follow in the Graham Memorial Park with Military Rites.
The family requests memorials be made to the Hospice Home of Burlington, 918 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net
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Dearest Linda: It has been a long time since we saw each other at the trailer park in Haw River. I want to tell you that you and Jim were the best of neighbors to the Goswick Family when trouble and sorrow prevailed.Jane lives in Burlington and her son Bill lives in Haw River and Steve lives in Burlington as far as I know.I did not know of Jim's death until after the funeral.I do want you to know that I remember your golden friendship and pray that God gives you sufficient Grace and Love to carry this heavy burden. "JOY COMES IN THE MORNING" Marjorie Dodson daughter of Mrs. Goswick
Marjorie Dodson
December 26, 2014
Linda, I always considered him my uncle, although it was only by marriage (and that marriage ended long ago!) I could see him out and about and he always had a kind word and hug. Peace and prayers during this time of loss.
Kristy S. Stovall
December 26, 2014
Linda, I am not sure if you remember me, but I use to work at the sweepstakes in Mebane. You and James would come see me every ladies day and men's day. I want to tell you yall were two of the sweetest people and I am so sorry for you loss. You are in my prayers.
Kristy Ray
December 23, 2014
Sorry for the loss of Jim Aiken.
Tammy Wall
December 21, 2014
Linda I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you in this difficult time.
Wanda Horner
December 21, 2014
You once sang gospel music at the Moose Lodge. You now sing with the Angels - I know that is a beautiful thing. Rest in peace, my friend.
Linda Forrester
December 21, 2014
Lind, I'm so sorry for the loss of your husband, Jim and I will be praying for you and your family.
Susan green
December 19, 2014
Linda, I'm so sorry about the loss of your husband, James. I will be praying for you.
December 19, 2014
Larry Sharpe, Addie,Shane and Josh
Addie Sharpe
December 19, 2014
Iam so sorry about Jim. I know he fought a hard battle. Hope him and David are having a good ole time.Praying for you Linda. God Bless.
Ann Hawn
December 19, 2014
You once sang gospel music with me at the Moose Lodge. You now sing with the Angels and I know that is a beautiful thing. Rest in peace, my friend.
Linda Forrester
December 19, 2014
Linda my heart is so saddened by the loss of my friend Jim. I will miss him so much. I so enjoyed the times he would stop by the office and sit and chat with me. He was such a kind and loving person. You and the family are in my prayers.
Brenda Young
December 19, 2014
Me and Mama's thoughts and prayers are with you
Dean barham and Shirley Young
December 19, 2014
SO SORRY JIMMY
GAIL FOWLER
December 19, 2014
Sorrow for your loss.
Libby Aiken
December 19, 2014
Linda and family,I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dolly Hudson
December 18, 2014
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