James Edward "Billy" Aiken's obituary , Passed away on September 2, 2026 in Durham, North Carolina

James Edward "Billy" Aiken

September 4, 1937 - September 2, 2026 (88 years old)

Durham, North Carolina

James Edward "Billy" Aiken's obituary , Passed away on September 2, 2026 in Durham, North Carolina

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James Edward "Billy" Aiken

September 4, 1937 - September 2, 2026 (88 years old)

Durham, North Carolina

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James Edward Aiken Obituary

James Edward Aiken (Durham, North Carolina), born on September 4, 1937, passed away on September 2, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Corrine Hursey and Edward "Bill" Aiken; his daughter Tara Behenna; and his siblings, Jackie Forsythe, Eugene Aiken (Judy) and Diane Bryson.

He is survived by: his wife Gail Aiken; his daughter Lisa Aiken; and his grandchildren, Kory Behenna (Courtney), Kirsten Solomon (Brad) and Ryan Behenna.

Visitation was held on Saturday, September 5th 2026 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Olive Grove Baptist Church. A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 5th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, September 9th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Oak Grove Memorial Gardens (3712 Cheek Rd, Durham, NC 27704).

Memorial contributions may be made in Billy's honor to Olive Grove Baptist Church, 3024 Olive Grove Church Road, Creedmoor, NC 27522.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sossamon Funeral Home



Sat

Sep 05

Visitation

Olive Grove Baptist Church

Sat

Sep 05

Funeral service

Olive Grove Baptist Church

Wed

Sep 09

Burial

Oak Grove Memorial Gardens
3712 Cheek Rd, Durham, NC 27704

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