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The Rev. William Earl Pike, 83, of Campbellsville, died at 3:25 a.m. Sunday, June 9, 2013, in Bardstown, Ky.
Son of the late Chilton Pike and Florence Sanders Pike, he was born July 12, 1929, in Taylor County.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church in Bardstown.
He was a lifetime farmer, a Baptist minister for more than 50 years and retired from Bloomfield Baptist Church.
He married Louise Phillips on Nov. 8, 1944. She preceded him in death Oct. 8, 1997.
He later married Wanda Brown Chesser on Dec. 12, 1998. She survives.
Survivors also include two sons, Gary Pike and his wife, Robin, of Springfield, Ky., and Bill Pike and his wife, Diane, of Bardstown; three stepchildren, Vic Chesser and his wife, Tami, of Louisville, Ky., Todd Chesser and his wife, Kathy, of Bethlehem, Ky., and Leah Chesser of Houston, Texas; seven grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and a brother, the Rev. Harold Pike and his wife, Martha, of Covington, Ky.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Pike Money, on Sept. 28, 2009; and two sisters, Evelyn Biggs and Wilma Cooper.
Funeral was Wednesday, June 12, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville. The Revs. David Royalty, Harold Pike and Gary Chesser officiated.
Burial was in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
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Wanda, We were very sorry to hear of Brother Pike's passing. He was a really good man and will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Carl Castell
June 15, 2013
Oh, my dear Wanda! I am so sad.
You and Earl are deeply in my prayers and love. How I wish I were there.
Carol Reichert
June 14, 2013
Margaret Beeler-Maddox
June 11, 2013
I remember Rev. Pike when I was a young girl growing up in Bloomfield Ky. He was the most thoughtful, compassionate man and he sure could preach a sermon! You sure will be missed here on earth but will remain in my heart forever.
Margaret Beeler-Maddox
June 11, 2013
He was a good friend to everyone. Never heard a bad word about him. Such a loss!
Tom & Portia Marksbury
June 11, 2013
Hard working, plain spoken, pastor, teacher, preacher, farmer,servant of God,and caring friend, you will be remembered and missed by the many lives you touched during your ministry here on earth. My parents, Roy Lee & Elva Wigginton are among those who called you there dear & special friend. The Wigginton family extends our deepest sympathy to those you leave behind, but we know your soul rejoices to be with your Heavenly Father and those already on the heavenly side. Well done-Good and Faithful Servant!
MARY LEE PENNINGTON
June 11, 2013
May you rest in eternal peace, dear friend. You always had time to comfort and encourage your church members. We will never forget you.
Nina Lee and Family
June 10, 2013
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