Richard Aikens

Richard C. Aikens age 83, of Erie, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015 at his son’s residence in Edinboro.

He was born in Erie on February 10, 1932, a son of the late Clyde and Lois Jacobson Aikens.

Richard worked as a steel worker at Erie Concrete and Steel for over 35 years and was a member of the Local Teamster Union.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Ann Joyner Aikens and his brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his son, Richard K. “Rick” Aikens; a daughter, Loralyn Coffey and her husband Chris of Morgantown, WV; son Ronald Aikens of Anderson, IN; six grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Arrangements were handled by the Burton Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 602 W. 10th Street, Erie, PA 16502.

Memorials may be made to the family in care of the funeral home.