Raeford S

Aiken

Raeford Shaw Aiken was born on March 9th, 1962, in Englewood New Jersey, to proud parents Dorothy Elizabeth Aiken and John Charles Aiken the 3rd. Both deceased. Raeford aka Rae was one of 5 children predeceased by his sister Iris L. Aiken, he leaves behind 3 siblings John Charles Aiken 4th, Sister in Law Cynthia Aiken of Paterson New Jersey, Claude Aiken of Englewood New Jersey, Cecelia S. Aiken of Bergenfield New Jersey. Raeford was the proud parent of Rosliand Rae' Shawn Davis of Florence South Carolina, Dorian Aiken of Aurora Colorado, and Amari Aiken of Hackensack New Jersey Rae lived with his common law spouse Mrs. Ralphetta Palmer in Hackensack NJ through this union Rae gained an extended family of Ralphetta's children, siblings, and grand children. In addition to his siblings, children and spouse Rae leaves behind to rejoice in his home going on October 19, 2014: 6 Grand Children: Devonta Joseph Le'Mon Davis, Sharrod Zaire McCall, Mahogany Future McCall, of Florence So. Carolina, Jaeden and Jaezara Martin of Parsippany New Jersey and Aliana Harris of Englewood New Jersey. 7 Nieces and Nephews: Atiya S. Aiken of Newark Delaware, John Charles Aiken 5th of Paterson New Jersey, Nigel Aiken Fletcher of Englewood New Jersey, Joslyn L Aiken-Fletcher of Paterson, New Jersey, Toyan Aiken Fletcher, Jessica Marie Claudette Aiken, Claudia Clarissa Angela Aiken, of Hackensack New Jersey. 7 Great Nieces and Nephews: Ziy'onah Aiken, John Charles Aiken 6th, Shania Aiken, Zahkhi Alterick White, Christopher Aiken, Amani Elizabeth Aiken Jones of Paterson New Jersey and Deshi Terry Young-Fletcher of Englewood New Jersey, his long time pet turtle Dozer and a host of family friends and relatives. Raeford Shaw Aiken was a hard worker in all that he did, an avid Martial Artist who loved God, life, music, art and family. Rae started the first free physical fitness and martial arts training sessions to a group of city kids out in Mackay Park of Englewood where he frequently went to work out. He was a 3rd degree Black Belt, could play Chess, the Bass Guitar, loved to play percussion instruments, conga drums and other drums of all types. After graduating from Dwight Morrow High School of Englewood New Jersey Rae went on to hold several jobs, mostly in construction, and or electrical work of some sort. He was a senior welder at Arco of Englewood NJ, and during the transition period from NJ Bell to Verizon, Rae worked with Verizon installing lines from the street to homes and troubleshooting line issues, Rae also gained the title of Master Packer at ABC Moving and Storage Co. of Englewood, later in life Rae used his construction and masonry skills to beautify homes and churches all over Northern NJ. Rae was loved by many and was always willing to give a hand to someone; he loved being helpful, giving advice and encouragement to people. He will be truly missed.