James Edgar "Jim" Aiken Sr.

James Edgar  "Jim" Aiken Sr. obituary

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James Aiken Obituary

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

Published by TheTimesNews.com from Dec. 18 to Dec. 19, 2014.
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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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