James “Jim” Edward Aitken, 71, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 6:40 pm on April 25, 2023, at his residence. He was born May 14, 1951, in Mount Vernon, Illinois to the late William and Jane (Day) Aitken.
Jim is survived by his siblings, Steve Aitken and wife, Janis of Troy, Missouri, Janet Maibach and husband, Tom of Clammont, Florida, Bob Aitken of Maryville, Illinois, Mary Moore and husband, Lee of Dix, Illinois; nieces and nephews, Janna Gordon and husband, Joe, Chris Castner and wife, Lore, Amy Whistler, Christy Jacinto and husband, Rufino, and Nick Jones; and several great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.
Jim was a member of Saint Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, boating, and hunting. Above all, Jim loved his family and will be greatly missed.
Per Jim’s request, no services will be held. Memorials may be made in Jim’s honor to Jefferson County Animal Shelter or a rescue of the donor’s choice.
Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.
