Willie Aken was born on October 8, 1947 to the late Willie Aken Sr. and Ruthie Mae Aken. He acceptd Christ as his personal Savior. He was a faithful member of Holmes Chapel Church until his health failed him. Mr. Aken was the Sunday school superintendent, and a faithful and devoted deacon. He was also a graduate of Ruleville Central High School, Moorhead Community College and Delta State University. He departed this life Tuesday, June 14, 2011.