Merrill F. Aikey Jr.

Merrill F. Aikey Jr. obituary, Milton, PA

Merrill F. Aikey Jr.

Merrill Aikey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shaw Funeral Home, Inc. - Milton on Nov. 8, 2024.

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Merrill F. Aikey Jr, 81, of Milton passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Born in Lewisburg on May 22, 1943, he was the son of the late Merrill F. Aikey Sr and Ella M. (Dieffenderfer) Aikey Kissinger. He was the widower of Glenda May (Lanza) Aikey.
Merrill was a 1962 graduate of Milton High School and worked in floor covering for himself and Carpetman in Milton. He was a member of the Revival Tabernacle, served in the PA National Guard and was an avid NASCAR fan.
He is survived by two sons Gerald Aikey and his wife Stacy Aikey of Milton, and Merrill Aikey III and his companion Jody Supsic of Milton daughters, two Tammy Hasko of Millville and Kimberly Walker of Florida, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, a brother Robert Aikey of Soputh Carolina, and two sisters Rose Aikey of White Deer, and Betty Thomas of Cogan Station.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter Georgia Campbell, a son Tim Aikey, and a sister Sandra Robinson.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
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