Richard James Aitson

Richard James Aitson obituary, Anadarko, OK

Richard James Aitson

Richard Aitson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith Funeral Home - Anadarko on Jun. 25, 2022.
Richard "Rich" James Aitson II was born December 26, 1953 in Anadarko, Oklahoma to Marland and Alecia Keahbone Gonzales Aitson. He passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022 at his home in Yukon, at the age of 68.
He attended prep school at Kimball Union Academy in Maridan, New Hampshire and then college at Stanford and also the American Indian Arts Institute in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The last 6 years of Rich's life was considered the best to him. He met the love of his life, Linda K. Blackburn and together they lived a wonderful life.
Visitation will be Tuesday, June 28, 2022 from 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Fort Cobb. Pastor Woody Wilson will officiate. Funeral services are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Anadarko, Oklahoma.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.smithfuneralservices.com
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