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St. Louis City Resolution Number 248 February 8, 2013 |
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James "Jimmy" Aikens
WHEREAS, we pause in our deliberations to note the untimely passing of longtime St. Louis resident, James "Jimmy" Aikens; and
WHEREAS, James "Jimmy" Aikens, son of Johnnie & Ida Mae (Sharp) Aikens was born October 16, 1946 in St. Louis. Jimmy was the fourth of five children born to this union; and
WHEREAS, his parents, sister Gwendolyn, brothers John Allen and Charles, as well as one nephew, preceded him in death; and
WHEREAS, Jimmy was educated in the St. Louis Public School, working extensively throughout the region, most notably as a bartender and most recently as an independent electrician prior to his illness; and
WHEREAS, Jimmy was an avid music lover, especially all things jazz. He loved dominoes, darts not chess. He also was an active member of the Gorgeous Gents Social Club for many years; and
WHEREAS, Jimmy was a larger than life individual who was well known and loved by many; and
WHEREAS, in 1972, he met and married Christine Turner. To this union two sons were born, Jermaine and Edward; and
WHEREAS, James leaves to cherish his memory, a wife of 40 years, Christine ; a daughter, Alia ; four sons, James, Jamel (Kim), Jermaine and Edward; five grandchildren, Brandon, Jamel Jr., Jamonn, Marshaundra and Jada; two great grandchildren, Jayden, and Christopher; one brother, Clarence "Butch" (Betty); three brothers-in-laws Ronald Smith, Willie Turner & O.D. Turner (Gilda); one sister-in-law, Louise Taylor (Robert) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of St. Louis that we pause to remember the many contributions of James "Jimmy" Aikens to the citizens of the City of St. Louis and we join with his many friends in expressing our sorrow at his passing, and we further direct the Clerk of this Board to spread a copy of this Resolution across the minutes of these proceedings and to prepare a memorial copy for presentation to the Aikens family, at a time and place deemed appropriate by the Sponsor.
Introduced on the 8th day of February, 2013 by:
Honorable Antonio D. French Alderman 21st Ward
Adopted this the 8th day of February, 2013 as attested by:
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David W. Sweeney
Clerk, Board of Aldermen____________________________
Lewis E. Reed
President, Board of Aldermen