Gerald D. Aitken, 69, of Walton passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, November 30, 2016 at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton.

Jerry was born on May 10, 1947 in Delhi, the son of the late John and Evelyn (McKee) Aitken. He was a graduate of Walton Central School, class of 1965.

On April 5, 1974 he married the former Patricia Alger in Walton.

Jerry first worked for Agway in 1978, he then started Aitken Trucking Company Inc. in 1983 as a contract hauler for Agway/Suburban Propane. He was a member of the Club Royale, the Teamsters, and the Apex Hunting Club.

Jerry enjoyed bowling on Tuesday and Thursday nights on the Men's League, and the Saturday night couples league. He was also a Walton Warriors football fan, cheering on his kids and grandchildren who played. He liked to stop in MacDonald's and the Country Store to visit and have a cup of coffee with his many friends and taking Pat out to eat when they could.

Jerry is survived by his loving family, wife, Pat "Chopper", his children, Steven Aitken of Walton; Stacey (Barry) Wood of Walton, grandchildren, Bailey and Meadow, Christian and Grace, brother, Donald Aitken of New Berlin; sisters, Winifred Bryden of Delhi; Barbara Seward, Florida; brothers and sisters in law, Mike Alger of Mt. Upton; David and Coral Alger of Walton; Mark and Robin Alger of Walton; Doug Alger of Walton; Timmy Alger of Walton; Sue and Dale Stephens, special cousin, Donna Torma, father in law, Milton Alger, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by one brother, Russell Townsend, sisters, Katherine Haight, and Brenda Aitken, step mother, Roberta Aitken, his grandmother and grandfather, Frances and Russell Townsend, and his mother in law, LaVerna Alger.

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, December 2, 2016 from 5 to 8 PM at the New Hope Community Church, 45 Stockton Avenue, Walton where services will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 11 AM with Pastor Larry Light and Pastor Bob Wilkie, officiating. Burial will follow in Walton cemetery. Arrangements are with Courtney Funeral Home, Walton.

In Lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions in Jerry's name may be made to Walton EMS, 61 West Street, Walton, New York 13856 or the Walton Booster Club, C/O: Mel Woodin, 24 Fancher Avenue, Walton, New York 13856.