of Mountain Home, AR
August 9, 1943 - December 10, 2025
Mr. Dennis Aitken, 82, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, in Mountain Home. He was born on August 09, 1943, in Peoria, Illinois, to Virgil and Bessie (Potter) Aitken. He married Jerilyn (Raimondi) Aitken on October 27, 1979. He was a teacher at the Mountain Home Junior High School for many years, enjoyed reading, and loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Dennis is survived by his wife; five children: Alicia Cook (Robert Pratt), Doug Aitken, Sabrina Everett, Della Brown (Eddie), and Seaunda Ingram (Matt); 14 grandchildren: Geoffrey (Samantha), Sara (Justin) Miller, Alex, Darrell, Reign, Bennett, William, Michael, Jewel, Adrion, Shyann, Gabriella, Isaac, and Ayana; four great-grandchildren: Jaxon, Mya, Zoey, and Autumn, and brother: David Aitken (LeCleta).
Services will be held at a later date.
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8 Condolence(s)
Cody Everett
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Dennis was a great man that was wonderful to his family and absolutely loved by his grandchildren and the rest of the family, he treated people with respect and gave people a chance. He will be missed and will always have my respect.
Sabrina Aitken
Sunday, December 14, 2025
My daddy was a great man, even when he didn't have to be. He chose to be my father and not in the sense that he went out got a girl pregnant and stood by her side. No! He made a conscious choice to adopt me and he stood by my side through things that most bio parents would have disowned me for up until the very last second he supported me my children and everyone around him by choice and as just a necessity as breathing is he loved his family. He was great on so many other levels but just this alone speaks volumes of this man and his legacy and his life. You will forever be the best daddy on earth and in heaven. We will speak of you daily and laugh of your memory for lifetimes to come.
Don & Teena Mears
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Jeri, We were so sorry to hear about Dennis, Our condolences and thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Don & Teena Mears
MIke and Dianna Roller
Saturday, December 13, 2025
To all of the Aitken family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We knew Dennis through his years at junior high and he was also a neighbor. Please accept our deepest and heartfelt sympathy. May he rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Mike and Dianna Roller
Amy Normandy Frye
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Mr Aitkens was my Drama teacher at MHHS in 99 and 2000. I remember competing statewide in competitions coached by him. Skills I still use today in my sales job. So much self-esteem and confidence can be found on stage. So important for for kids. Thank you.
Carol Eberhard
Friday, December 12, 2025
I am saddened. I worked with Dennis several times over the years directing him on the stage. He was a consummate performer and a delight to work with. My sincerest sympathy to all his loved ones. He will be missed.
Alex courtway
Thursday, December 11, 2025
This is heartbreaking he was one of the most rightous and caring person in the world him and my grandmother took all of us kids in without a second thought and have been there for us since it didnt matter if he hated you he would show up to help I couldn't make it to see him but I know hes in a better place and whoever wrote this left out so much he loved cars and travelling he lived for his wife Jeri and the ones around him and it becameto much to take care of evwryone else and himself I love you gramps you will be missed by all of us rest in peace please
John Eberhard
Thursday, December 11, 2025
I am heartbroken. Dennis was such a joy with whom to share the stage. Deepest sympathy and condolences to his family.