Michael W. Aikens,age 59, of Atlantic City, New Jersey, formerly of Washington, District of Columbia, departed this life on Sunday, March 23, 2014.

A native of Washington, D.C., had spent the last couple of years in Atlantic City. He was a self employed laborer in the construction field.

He is survived by his wife, Gail Aikens; one son, Marquis Cotton; three grandchildren and a host of other family members and friends.