I'm so very sorry to hear about the passing of my Elk Brother Dave Aikens! He was a Brother, Friend, & a Mentor!! We had many great times hanging out together & enjoying each others company. My thoughts & prayers go out to Dave & his Family at this very sad time! He will be missed! God Bless, Bro' Ken Williams, Peter H Clark Lodge #483, Peoria, Illinois.

Our family has shared so many holidays, birthdays and just days and memories together, it is difficult to think David not being there.   Our family will cherish those times as we will miss you dearly.  Our condolences to Alice and the entire family.  May God grant you peace during this sad time.  God bless you all.

Lawson & Marilyn Giles and the entire family

Uncle David,

I am saddened that you are gone. It was always a pleasure to see you even if it was not that often. You will truly be missed. My dad (Roland) loved you so much and made sure that we knew how much you meant to him and how you were a Pilar in his life. I was so glad to see you last year when you came to Florida and my kid’s enjoyed spending time with you as well. I know That you, my dad, Uncle Bill, Granddad James Aikens Sr.,  and Grandmom Aikens are all resting in peace in the arms of our loving Savior, Jesus Christ. Although you were needed here, God needed you more. Your race is done, time for rest. Until we meet again!

Your loving niece, Lorie Nichols.

I wanted to show a couple other pictures but I didn’t know how to do it other than just send it separately and it’s about the family reunion that we had in 2002 - all the brothers were there and then I have one with he and Alice, who was devoted to him!!!  

Hey David,  looks like you’ve finished your course.  Rest In Peace with your Other family members, praying that the ones left behind can follow the blueprint you laid out.  Your kindness, your loyalty to family and your humor were unique unto you.  We loved you.  Even when you took me and Jimmy (Roland) sight seeing in Chicago.  You put us out, told us you would ride around that square (lake)  one time and when you came back the second time, we’d better be ready😍.  Who does that (only Dave)
But it was because we told u we were coming to visit for a week’s stay, but u didn’t request off, so that’s why we were penalized at the lake.🤣
And, I’m glad u got to meet som of my grand boys in Sanford when you and Alice were passing through.  They were happy to meet their uncle.  There’s many more stories I could share but they only gave us 2000 words or letters so I’m gonna upload a picture until I see you again brother Dave


Daddy,
I’m heartbroken and devastated that you are gone. The only comfort is knowing that I will definitely see you again. Bri and I will miss you dearly. It was such a comfort knowing you were finally here with us and we could take care of you. 
Thank you for teaching Michael and I to never let outside criticism and negativity penetrate our extremely close nit family circle. You were always our greatest defender against the unfounded & unsolicited opinions of others because you knew our true hearts and true intentions. Michael and I will be forever grateful that you loved our family so much that you were determined not to let us grow up in a dysfunctional closed minded environment and experience life outside of one location. Those experiences have shaped and molded us into the Man and Woman we are today. You taught us that our family was priority and that lesson has been passed down to your two grandchildren. We have forever memories that no one can diminish and take away. Even though we only had you here for 7 days, we were able to take care of you and love on you from sun up to sun down. I will miss our daily text and or phone calls. I will miss our arguments about not letting you pay for anything. You are my Daddy and God blessed me with one of the most amazing, loved and respected Dads ever! I’m so proud to be your daughter. I’m so blessed that God chose me to be your daughter. We honored your wishes and know you will be looking down at Michael and I happy with the way you were honored. 
It’s not goodbye as we always ended our phone calls.... it’s So Long. I Love You Daddy. Your baby girl Lisa. 

Our thoughts and prayers are with Alice and family during this most difficult time.

My husband and I have known David for 15 years, I am so happy to have worked with David in the Elks Youth Dept., he was a dear friend and great man.

RIH David, you will be missed


OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES GOES OUT TO THE GILES-AIKEN FAMILY. BROTHER DAVE WAS ONE OF THE BEST AND WELL LIKED BROTHER THAT MADE YOU FEEL LIKE YOU AND HIM ARE THE BEST OF FRIENDS. NOT ONLY WAS HE A GREAT FRIEND ,HE WAS A GREAT MAN. R.I.P  KAREN AND WESLEY LEE

We loved David and admired the love he and Alice shared.  We enjoyed spending time with him on the holidays.  We will cherish our memories, send our heartfelt condolences and wish the entire family peace during this difficult time.

This is from your nephew Anthony
 I just want everyone to know that all good David lived a great life a life of service to family and friends and love ones and to let everyone know that this man was a great man and that I remember having conversations were Uncle Dave and the laughed is that we shared as men and the memories dead he told me about in the things that I have yet come to pass but they will great great times and I will always be grateful for you Uncle Dave so take you had ternal rest in heaven and just know that the family you Left Behind is in good  hands  !

Dear Uncle Dave
 The The days that we shared talking as men and given me advice I cherish those memories and as a dedicated man of service to his country and to his family I say kudos and to let people know just what kind of dedicate a man you were and Ik that throughout my life and to know that family is very important, So take your heavenly rest Uncle and just know that you laugh the family and good hands!!!!

David was a great friend that I had know for about 15 years.  He was also a shipmate in that we are both Navy vets.

Sending my love and Prayers to my family on this day. Uncle David you were funny and loving to all and I will always remember how honest and caring you were. Rest in heaven uncle David you were an awesome Man. 

Your niece Miranda💔

I will always remember my  dear friend  My big brother and fellow Veteran.  Major Reed. 

Dear David, my favorite brother in law.  I will miss our discussions that we could never agree on. We always ended up smiling about them. Whenever I think of you I end up smiling waiting for the next round. 

When I think of Dad Dave,  a smile always comes to my face.  His quick witted humor was spot on, and he could always make me  laugh and chuckle because of it.  I remember him coming to Glen Burnie to see his grandson Michael Daniel. He was a proud Grandpa.   I also remember going to the Aikens reunions. Lots of fun and laughs.. 
 My prayers and thoughts are with Mike and family, Lisa and family, and Mom Aikens.  Love you all. 

Thank you Uncle Dave for your service to this country and your Love to our Family. I pray for your Kids and and those left behind. I have so many wonderful memories to hold on to.

Rest in Peace...

Billy

To: My Beloved Brother David,
My heart is broken in a thousand pieces however, I love you more then life itself, but God love you more. So i must except God will  you are no longer in pain nor suffering. I will miss you , i will miss our phone calls, I will miss our text messages, I will miss our special  secrets that sisters and brothers talk about.  And i am so sorry that i can not be with you to say good bye for now.But i know your spirit  will be with me forever. Also the family Reunion that you were planning to have in Baltimore God had other plans, so don't worry about it we will have it in Heaven . So for now dear brother rest in peace until we met again.    Your Grieving sister     Mina

The Mann Family expresses our deepest sympathy to Alice Gilford Aikens and the rest of the Aikens Family.  David was a joy to be around and a good friend.  Our high school class even counted him as a member of our class because he was always at our reunions.  He made sure that he got all of the information dealing with our class reunion so that he and Alice could attend.  We had a great time and shared many things dealing with our oxygen use and he was a great cheerleader for me during my lung transplant.   He was a kind soul and will be truly missed.   Rest in peace my friend!
Clarence and Janet Mann

OBITUARY

David F. Aikens

2 September, 1943 – 29 August, 2020

Craig Flagler Palms Funeral Home & Flagler Memorial Gardens

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