of Dermott, AR
February 21, 1931 - April 29, 2016
Thomas R. Aikman, age 85, of Dermott, Arkansas has taken his Heavenly flight but this time not in an airplane on Friday, April 29, 2016 at Dermott. Mr. Aikman was born February 21, 1931 at Dumas, Arkansas to the late Anson Aikman and Willie Mae Coburn. Mr. Aikman served in the U.S. Army for over 23 years including during the Korean and Vietnam wars before retiring as Chief Warrant Officer Three. He was a member of the Helena-West Helena Masons and Shriners.
Mr. Aikman was chosen to carry the Presidential briefcase but he chose not to because he did not want to leave his family. He worked in the commercial bunker at Cape Canaveral and received special commendation from Wernher von Braun. He loved to scuba dive, play chess, spend time with his family and fly as a private pilot.
He is survived by a son, Daryl Aikman (Mechelle) of Paragould; two grandchildren, Connor and Devan Aikman; sister, Martha Ann Barrett (Jimmy) of McGehee; brother, Douglas Coburn (Jo) of Mena; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Janice Spears Aikman; parents; his stepmother, Jessica Aikman; stepfather, Bill Coburn; and brother, Anson Robert (Ozzie) Aikman.
A graveside service for Thomas Aikman will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Reverend Stephen Coburn will officiate.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
Daryl, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I pray that God will bless and comfort you and your family during this time.
My sincere condolences, Darryl and Mechelle, on your loss. My prayers are with you.
Sure hate to hear this. Loved working with him he was a special man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the
words spoken at John 5:28,29 "(28).Do not be amazed
at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the
memorial tombs will hear his voice (29). and come out,
those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and
those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment."
I am so sorry to read of Mr. Aikman's passing. Please be comforted by the scripture found at Isaiah 25:8 which states that “death would be swallowed up forever”. May you and your loved be reunited again through the resurrection Revelation 21:4
What a handsome picture of our friend! Our hearts and love go out to the family. We treasure the short time we got to know Tommy. He will be missed by all. Sending prayers for strength.
Daryl you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim & Diane Mayer