Ogden Museum of Southern Art (New Orleans)
September 18, 2008
Whitney John "T-Whit" Matherne
September 22, 2008Posted Friday, September 19, 2008
Curtis C. Aikens Sr., 89, a native of Terrebonne Parish, La., and a resident of Gibson, La., died Wednesday, September 17.
He is survived by his wife, Hazel Billizon Aitkens; one son, Curtis C. Aikens Jr. of Riverside, Ca.; one stepson, Edward Washington and wife Brenda of Houma, La.; four daughters, Marion Murdock and husband Sonney of Gulfport, Ms., Peggie Ann Rixner of Houston, Tx., Cementry Arnold of Gibson and Chandra Ray Aitkens of Tampa, Fl.; one stepdaughter, Cherin Washington of Houma; 26 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Earline Porche Aitkens; his second wife, Oza Aitkens; his parents, Henry and Lillie Morgan Aitkens; three brothers, Mack Aitkens, Chalsen Aitkens and James Aitkens Sr.; eight sisters, Gertrude Matthews, Sophie Washington, Lillie Jackson, Alma Brown, Alice White, Hazel Hawkins, Vivian Charles and Gladys Veal; and one granddaughter, Cheryl Mignott.
He was retired from General Motors and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a deacon and a member of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church.
Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, September 20, at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson with the funeral service to follow. He will be buried at the church cemetery.
Community Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
