Nicholas Ashton Aiken of Lakeland passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Saint Amaro, Rehabilitation in Wauchula.

He was born December 24, 1980, in Avon Park. Nicholas was a self-employed hairdresser and was of the Baptist Faith. He loved Disney, the outdoors, and laughing. Nicholas enjoyed cooking, gardening, and Chuck Norris jokes. He loved being the center of attention and making everyone laugh.

Nicholas is survived by his father, Robert Aiken and wife Deborah; mother, Betty McGuire and husband Timothy; sister, Kristie Cochran and husband Kevin; niece, Heather Cochran; grandmother, Alberta Lassiter; and aunt, Jenifer Carter and husband Jonathan.

A visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until the funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 18, 2023, at Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Frostproof with Pastor Sam Haag officiating. Interment will follow at Silver Hill Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Compassionatefriends.org.