Leroy William Aiken, the ninth child of the late Emma and Joe Aiken, was born on January 29, 1929 in the Pinopolis Community of Moncks Corner, South Carolina. On Thursday, August 9, 2012, he made a triumphant entry into glory. Leroy attended secondary schools in the Moncks Corner community, and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Columbia, SC. He was a 1955 graduate of Morehouse College. His post-graduation studies continued at a college in Boston in the field of Law. He was a life member of Morehouse College National Alumni Association. His journalism career started at an early age. He was the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of the first Black school newspaper in Moncks Corner called, The Wildcat at Berkeley Training School. He was a contributing writer for the Moncks Corner local newspaper, The Berkeley Democrat, now known as The Berkeley Independent. He furthered his career in journalism by working at The Washington Post newspaper and lived nearby in Georgetown. All of his literary work was done on an Underwood typewriter. This journey landed him at The New York Times newspaper. He served in numerous capacities; the one that resonates with us is as proofreader. He served at the pleasures of The New York Times, for 30 plus years. He was a deep sea fisherman. He travelled to numerous states in pursuit of this hobby. His love of travel took him to various countries in Africa. Kenya was his favorite. The décor of his home contained numerous items purchased during his travels. Additionally, he was the owner and operator of JAMBO Tours of New York. He was eloquently called "Uncle Roy" by a host of nieces and nephews. He supported their endeavors. He encouraged nephews to attend Morehouse College, but more importantly to attend college. For example, he supported his nephew Ron, as he pursued a coaching career, by travelling to Ron's games, and supported the team he was coaching at the time. Another proud moment was when his grandniece, Katrina, graduated from medical school and is now a doctor. His nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews were his joy and provided some of his brightest moments. Leroy leaves to cherish his fond memories: two sisters, Maudine Aiken Cromwell of Jamaica, NY and Wilhelmina Aiken (William) Lee of Las Vegas, NV; one brother, Charlest (Sherrie) Aiken of North Charleston, SC; two sisters-in-law, Rebecca Aiken of Moncks Corner, SC and Ella B. Aiken of Rosedale, NY; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.