Lt. Aiken was employed with the Lexington County Sheriff Dept. since 2001. He was a graduate of the FBI National Academy as well as the US Emergency Management Institute. He was an honorable recipient of numerous awards, most notably the Purple Heart.
Lt. Aiken is survived by his wife, Terri Aiken, of 28 years; 3 children, Christian Aiken, Bethany Aiken, and Michael Aiken; his parents, William C. Aiken Sr. and Ginnie Aiken; and one sister, Christie Aiken.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Monday, October 7, 2019 at Riverland Hills Baptist Church. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Woodridge Memorial Park, 138 Corley Mill Rd., Lexington.
Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.