William Aikins

William Davis "Billy" Aikins 17, of 209 Cherry Lane, Danville, VA died July 28, 2016 at Duke University  Hospital. He was born in Danville on January 16, 1999 to John William Davis Aikins and Eva Cowen Aikins.  He was a special young man who loved the people in his life and the life in his people.  Survivors include brother Henry Cowen "Skip " Aikins of Danville; grandfather, the late William Henry "Bill" Cowen and grandmother, Carol Harris Cowen of Roanoke Rapids N.C.; grandfather, the late William Robert "Bill" Aikins and grandmother, Kaye Anne Aikins of Chapel Hill NC; uncle, the late William Delbert "Delay" Aikins; uncle, William Robert "Rob" Aikins of Danville; aunt and uncle, Pamela and Bill Pierce of Fuquay-Varina NC.  Billy had many special cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held at Townes Memorial Chapel at 2 pm on August 2, 2016, followed by a graveside service at Mountain View Cemetery. The family would like to thank everyone who loved and supported Billy during his life. Memorial Contributions can be made to Duke University Neuroscience Program and Danville Life Saving Crew.