Funeral services for Mr. Morris Aiken, Jr., 46, of Orangeburg, SC, will be held 11:00am, Saturday, August 5, 2023, at St. Paul Baptist Church, 2259 Rowesville Road, Orangeburg, with interment to follow in Heavenly Rest Memorial Park, Cordova. Rev. Dr. Charcey C. Priester is officiating.

Mr. Morris “Big Moe” Aiken, son of the late Morris Aiken, Sr and the late Queenie Jacobs Aiken, was born February 4, 1977, in Orangeburg, SC. He gained his wings on July 25, 2023.

Morris was educated in the public schools of Orangeburg County and was a 1996 graduate of Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School. He was a valued employee of Lowe’s Home Improvement as well as a lovable football coach for Robert E. Howard Middle School.

Morris was a member of Warren Chapel Baptist Church and attended St. Paul Baptist Church, Orangeburg, SC.

Morris was a member of Brothers, Inc., RPM Riders and Platinum Knights Riders.

He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Morris Aiken, Sr. and Queenie M. Aiken.

Morris leaves to cherish fond memories, wife, Aleatrice Pendarvis-Aiken of Orangeburg; two sons: Kenyon Aiken and Jabari Aiken; sister, Shawn Aiken; nieces: Hannah Hampton and Chloe Hampton; nephew, Jordan Hampton all of Orangeburg, SC; daughter, Gianna Myers; life partner, Audra Watson of Florida; three aunts: Ruth Aiken of Wendell, NC, Dorothy (Rev. Eugene) Lott of Villa Rica, GA and Nellie Aiken of Orangeburg, SC; MST Crew at Lowes; and a host of other loving relatives and dear friends.

Visitation will be held Friday, August 4, 2023, from 1:00pm - 6:00pm.

Family and friends may visit 2278 Cliff Street, Orangeburg, or call Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg.

Please adhere to all COVID-19 precautions and wear a mask.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.simmonsfuneralhome.com