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Bob Wike Obituary

Charles "Bob" Wike, Sr.

Easley

Charles Robert "Bob" Wike, Sr., 75, of Easley, husband of Joan Cooper Wike, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 21, 2013 at his home.

Mr. Wike was a son of the late Clarence and Lozie Wike and was a 1956 graduate of Welcome High School and attended Vanderbilt University. He worked in the motorcycle industry for many years, having owned a distributing company and four dealerships. For the past twenty seven years, he was a sales representative for Tucker Rocky/Bikers Choice where he made many life-long friends.

In 1980, Bob was a grateful recipient of a kidney transplant from MUSC-Charleston. He received excellent care from Carolina Nephrology (Dr. Roguff and staff) and the kidney transplant team from MUSC.

Surviving, in addition to his wife of thirty six years, are his children, Chuck Wike, Chad Wike (Tracy), Casey Wike (Brittney), Scott Arnold, and Christi Capps; son-in-law, Eddie Capps; brother, Donald Wike (Janet); grandchildren, Tara, Tatum, Charlie, Greyson, Ellis, Coleman, Mallorie, Ross, Ashton; five great-grandchildren and many wonderful friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Monday November 25, 2013 in the Chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park.

Visitation will be from 12:30 pm until 1:45 pm Monday, prior to the service, at the funeral home.

The family is at the home.

Memorials may be made to Interim Hospice, 155 Deacon Tiller Court, Duncan, SC 29334 or Easley First Baptist Church Building Fund, 300 E. 1st Ave., Easley, SC 29640.

Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road is in charge of arrangements.

Published by The Greenville News on Nov. 24, 2013.
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I never knew the family but Bob called on me when I was the parts manager at Premier Cycles in Greenville, SC during the early and mid 1980s. I remember Bob as a first class gentleman that always tried to do the right thing. When I graduated from Clemson and was going to leave to dealership to start my engineering career Bob gave me a top of the line helmet as a graduation gift. I'll never forget that. I'll pray for the family.

David Paul

November 25, 2013

Chad, Tracey and Greyson. I am sorry for your loss this time of year. I used to rent movies to you at Pic-A-Flick. I considered you good friends and think of you often! Love to each of you!

Eugenia Carpenter

November 25, 2013

Joan & family, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. I know that Bobby had been sick for along time and I sure he is at peace now. Love Jerry & Saundra Hunter

November 24, 2013

Joan & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this sorrowful time. We know that Bob is at peace now and this is a comfort to all. May God bless and comfort you in the coming days.

Pam Griffith

November 23, 2013

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I remember Bob from when he was on dialysis with my husband, Larry Waldrop. I lost Larry in 1981 and remember Bob as a kind gentleman. I am sorry for your loss.

Shirley Waldrop

November 23, 2013

Sincere sympathy to Bob's family. I remember those days at Welcome High School. May you find comfort in the coming days. Sincerely, Ruth Holcombe
Payne (Welcome HS 1954-1956)

Ruth Payne

November 23, 2013

we are so sorry for your loss
Thom and Jo Moore

November 23, 2013

With deepest, heartfelt sympathy

Peggie & Terry Najim

November 22, 2013

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12:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Robinson Powdersville Funeral Home and Robinson Memorial Gardens - Easley

1425 Powdersville Road, Easley, SC 29642

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Robinson Powdersville Funeral Home and Robinson Memorial Gardens - Easley

1425 Powdersville Road, Easley, SC 29642

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1425 Powdersville Road, Easley, SC 29642

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