William “Bill” Aikey

William “Pap” Aikey, 69, of Philo, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 3, 2026, at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.
He was born on February 3, 1957, in Bellefont, Pennsylvania, son of the late Laird Aikey and Leora (Fink) Aikey. Bill worked many years as a painter and later as a truck driver for Sand’s Trucking. In his past, he loved drag racing and poker nights. He loved hunting, trout fishing, and especially riding his motorcycle. Bill will be remembered as loving, wild, funny, and the best Pap.
Bill is survived by his lifelong companion, Tresea (French) Mitchell; children, Tashia, Will, and Holly; sisters, Ellen Martz and Mary Summers; grandchildren, Amber (Zach) Spaw, Erica Spicer, Cody Spicer, Julie Jackson, Madison Smith, Kyla Smith; great grandchildren, Mason Spicer, Adeline Baker, Everett Spaw; special dog, Asher; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Betty Breon, Gertrude “Alice” Hoskenberry, Helen Aikey, Joseph “Hugh” Aikey, Thomas “Lee” Aikey; and special dog, Jazzy.
Per Bill’s wishes, a dignified cremation has been entrusted to DeLong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home.
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