YOAKUM: Bobbie Elder Aitkens, age 87, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025. He was born June 15, 1938, in Westhoff, Texas to Leonard and Veronica Rethaber Aitkens.
He was a truck driver for many years driving for Gulf Oil Company and Johnson Oil Company. He served in the Army National Guard. He was a member of the Sweet Home American Legion. He enjoyed playing his keyboard, fishing, wood working and spending time outdoors.
Survivors: daughters, Marsha Herchek (Mark) and Karen Beasley; son, David Aitkens; grandchildren, James Herchek, Tasha Beasley, Marshall Aitkens, Samantha Olvera, Aimee Cantrell, Dale Beasley and John Aitkens along with six great-grandchildren; sister, Sue Trammell; brother, Leonard Aitkens Jr.
Preceded in death by parents, wife, Linda Aitkens.
Graveside service 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Hebron Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Mark Herchek, James Herchek, David Aitkens, Marshall Aitkens, Chase Cantrell and Hector Olvera.
Memorial contributions may be given to Hebron Baptist Church or Hebron Cemetery Association.