Deborah Aiken King

Deborah Lynn Aiken King was born on Tuesday, August 26, 1958 to Charles William Aiken Sr., and Kathleen Hazel Aiken. She was the last of five children born into their union.

On Saturday, March 28, 1981, she married Alan George King. They were married for 28 years when he passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2009. They were proud parents to three sons, Charles George, Alister Alan, and Michael Frederick. On Saturday, October 23, 2010, a daughter-in-law CarolinaMurillo married to Alister, joined the close-knit family unit.

Deborah often joked that Jehovah knew she needed all sons since she didn't have to fix their hair. Although she had only sons, her hands never failed to twirl around their heads full of curls when they were babies. She wanted her sons to have the same love for Jehovah that she and their father had. She made sure that service to Jehovah was at the forefront of their lives from infancy even into adulthood. She told them even when they lived in their own homes or got married she would still tell them what she needed too and they had better listen!

Her sons will miss her beyond compare, Charles will miss her laughter, Alister will miss her singing voice that would entice the sparrows to whistle in tune, and Michael will miss when he was little sleeping in the bed with her, feeling her rub his ears until he fell asleep. Some of Deborah's favorite things (besides her sons), were collecting tea cups and saucers and pigs. Her sons made sure she had these in abundance as they knew this made her happy.

Deborahreadily identified herself as a Daddy's girl; she shared fond memories of the letters left under her pillow each night from her father when she was a child. She was raised to be a strong woman by her mother. She often told the ways her mother would save all year to make sure they made it to the annual conventions of Jehovah's Witnesses. This steadfast devotion was just one way, her mother showed her to always put Jehovah God first in her life.

Deborah loved her siblings, as a young child she could be found tagging along behind them to the local skating rink. She had herears locked to listen in on their phone calls, and eyes wide to see who they were hanging with. As the baby of the family she reminded them that they had to do as she said or she'd have to report back to their Mother and Daddy.

Deborah had a beautiful singing voice, many were able to enjoy her singing with her brothers Ronald and Charles. Even as children, their home was filled with the love of music. It was a special time to hear her with her brothers and her sister spending time together singing songs. Their mother could often be heard in the background saying, "Open your mouth wide and sing!" They followed through with that instruction every time.

Her eldest brother Charles (Neila) was there when she was born and there when she passed away, he will never forget either time. Herbrother Ronald, was thankful that for the past two years she stayed with him and his wife Nita and their dog Raleigh during the summer months. Her other brother, known as Big Ronald (Doll) has been in her life since she was 12 years old. He often joked that he could never get rid of her because Doll would say, "I want my sister to come with us!" and that relationship carried until the end.

Her sister-in-law, Linda (Robert Earl) shared so many lovely moments throughout the years. They talked almost daily, she will miss their conversations and their history.

Her nieces, Charmaine (Joshua), Leah and Michelle (Joel), will always treasure the memories she shared with them of her sister Doll and her brother Robert Earl. She reminded them of their faithfulness to their God Jehovah until death, as she knew this would motivate them to continue to remain on the same path as their parents had.Her nieces Dishon and Crystal will fondly remember her as never failing to be by their father's side in times of need.

She will be greatly missed by her grandnieces Arianna andJasmyne, who Deborah affectionately called "Us's Babies", as well as grandniece Makaila, and grandnephews Keane and Kendal. Arianna will especially miss Deborah teaching her how to sew. "Auntie Deborah" never failed to give them each a hug and tell them she loved them.

Deborah was raised as one of Jehovah's Witnesses and symbolized her dedication by water baptism on Thursday, December 5, 1974. Deborah was fearless and those who knew her appreciated that she was unafraid to tell you how she felt yet was always protective of those she loved. These qualities served her well when she decided to become a servant of Jehovah. Deborah served as a regular pioneer until she was no longer able.

She ran a business with her husband, Debbie's Tees and Mugs, it was well known throughout the city of Savannah. Deborah used the time she worked to witness to members of the community from all walks of life. She was able to bring them comfort through bible discussions when they lost loved ones to death, openly sharing her own personal experiences. Many would come back and say, "Thank you Ms. Deborah, you really helped me".

Deborah is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her siblings, Rosemary "Doll" Aiken Bacon and Robert Earl Aiken. She leaves to cherish her memory family near and far, friends who were like family and those to whom she taught her love of God.

The family would like to thank everyone who connected with us through prayers, phone calls, messages, and visits. You each have helped to ease our pain just a little and we wish you all well!

May Jehovah God always comfort you and keep you in his fold.

Services will be held 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 30 2018 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1171 Coleman Loop, Hardeeville, SC 29927.