Ray was born December 9, 1946, in Delhi, the son of the late Kenneth and Edna (Rivenburg) Aikens.
He was a life-long area resident. Ray worked for Otsego Automotive Car Dealership for many years as a Sales Representative until his retirement in 2009. Ray then continued to work for the dealership as a courtesy driver part time.
Ray enjoyed the outdoors very much. He enjoyed hunting and fishing as he was a member the Balsam Mountain Hunting Club in Margaretville. Ray also was an avid New York Yankees fan. On occasion, Ray would try his hand on the golf course which he enjoyed.
Ray is survived by his wife Rosanne of Otego. Also surviving are his sons Kenneth Aikens (Anne Marie) of Delhi; Kirk Aikens (Mandy) of Niskayuna; his daughters Heather Gallagher (James) of Salem, N.Y. and Shana (Kevin) King of Chadwicks, N.Y. Ray is also survived by his brother Richard (Bette) Aikens of Oneonta; also surviving are his 4 loving grandsons and 4 loving granddaughters.
Friends may call Wednesday, October 17, from 5 to 7p.m in the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main Street, Oneonta, at which time the family will be in attendance.
Funeral Services for Raymond D. Aikens will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2018, at 11 am in the Bookhout Funeral Home, with the Rev. Steve Fournier, Officiating. Burial will follow in the Hamden Cemetery, Hamden.
To light a candle or send an online condolence, visit www.bookhoutfuneralhome.com
Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta.
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