James Edward "Ed" Pike

1958 - 2012

James Edward "Ed" Pike obituary, 1958-2012, Galena, OH

BORN

1958

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors

5400 North Street

Nacogdoches, Texas

James Edward Pike Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 19, 2012.

James Edward "Ed" Pike passed away at the age of 54 at the James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio on Sunday November 18, 2012. Ed resided in nearby Galena, Ohio at the time of his death.

Ed is survived by his wife of 23 years, Joy Tomlinson Pike, children Daniel (19), Mackenzie (16), and Trevor (5), all residents of Ohio; parents, James O. and Helen Williams Pike of Nacogdoches, Texas; brother, John D. Pike, and sister-in-law, Mary Willis Pike, of Tomball, Texas; nieces, Julia Pike-Kelly of Houston, Texas, and Laura Pike Seeley of Dallas, Texas; mother-in-law Bettie Adair Tomlinson of Irving, Texas; and many cousins.

Ed was born November 8, 1958, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to James O. and Helen Williams Pike and had one older brother John. At an early age the family moved to Sour Lake, Texas, where he went to school and graduated from Hardin-Jefferson High School in 1977. Ed developed dedicated friendships there that remained strong throughout his life.

After high school he moved to Nacogdoches attending Stephen F. Austin University while living with his beloved Aunt Opal and Uncle John Lightfoot. Nacogdoches was a second home to Ed, as he had spent childhood summers and holidays there with other aunts and uncles, including his precious Aunt Ann and Uncle Joe Laibson. His uncle Lanky Williams gave him his first job as a teenager at his lumber yard. From his teens into adulthood Ed went quail hunting with his parents, brother, uncles, and cousins. These experiences developed his love for hunting dogs, and he had an English setter almost continually for the remainder of his life.

Ed completed college at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, earning a BS Degree in Accounting in 1983. Following graduation, Ed began his career as an accountant in Dallas, Texas, and began attending First Baptist Church. It was there that Ed met his wife Joy and where the couple was married in 1989. Ed went on to earn a CPA License and moved to San Antonio, Texas, in 1998 continuing his career at USAA Financial. In 2005 Ed's career brought him to the Columbus, Ohio, area where he was Principal of Financial Operations for Foreside Financial Group.

A visitation will be held Friday, November 23, from 6-8 p.m. at Cason Monk-Metcalf in Nacogdoches Texas.
Funeral services are scheduled Saturday, November 24, with Dr. Allen Reed officiating, in the Chapel at First Baptist Church in Nacogdoches at 11:00 a.m. Graveside services will follow at Nacogdoches Sunset Memorial Park where Ed will be laid to rest near cherished Aunts and Uncles.

Pallbearers include Sam Williams of New Braunfels, Texas, Ricky Williams of Longview, Texas, Mark Williams of Evadale, Paul Williams of Palestine, Texas, Timothy Honea of Corpus Christi, Robert Jenkins of Nacogdoches, Texas and Kevin Tynes of Panama City, Panama.

Those who wish may direct memorial contributions to The Ohio State University Foundation, William H. Hall Fund for Pancreatic & Liver Cancer Research, 1480 West Lane Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43221; to Cal Farley's Boys Ranch and Girlstown, USA, P.O. Box 1890, Amarillo, TX 79174-0001; or Samaritan's Purse, Attn: Donor Ministries, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607

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April 5, 2013

Suzi Gladney-O'Neill

Joy, I knew Ed many years ago. I sent you a message on Facebook. Work took me through Nacogdoches and I wondered how he was doing. I am so very saddened to hear of his passing and my condolences are with you and your family. He was such a great guy.
Suzi Gladney-O'Neill, Angleton, TX

December 5, 2012

Pam Drumm

Joy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Daniel, Makenzie, and Trevor. You will always be our favorite Lancaster neighbors! We miss you, and we love you! Take care, and next time you're in the Dallas area, give me a call!

November 23, 2012

Sherry & Brian Walters

James and Helen, our prayers are with your family,

November 23, 2012

Sandy Richardson McLemore

I knew Ed from high school. He always had a smile on his face and it usually meant that he was up to something. He was a great guy. So sorry for your loss. Praying for the entire family.

November 23, 2012

My sympathy and prayers go out to Ed's family. I had the pleasure of working with him at BISYS, several years ago. God grant peace and comfort to his family.
Evelyn Mastella ( Reynoldsburg,OH)

November 22, 2012

Keith Hawkes

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I met Ed in the early 80s while working at Texas Commerce Bank in Beaumont, TX. We had several accounting classes, and studied together at Lamar University. He was one the wittiest people that I've ever met. I will always remember him as a true gentleman, whose integrity was beyond reproach.

November 22, 2012

Nancy Hogg Cornwell

I knew Ed, firstly, as John's little brother and, secondly, as Mrs. Pike's youngest son. Saddened to learn of his passing. Praying that God grants comfort and peace to the whole family.

November 21, 2012

Rhonda Godeaux

Im so sorry to learn of Ed's passing. I pray God will be with you all through this sad time and you will be comforted by His presence. Rhonda Gregory Godeaux

November 21, 2012

Terri (McGraw) Rimbey

Ed and I were classmates 2nd-12th grade. We continued to stay in touch when he lived in Dallas. Ed was loved by all who knew him. He was best at putting a smile on your face. He will be missed. I pray for comfort for the family.

November 21, 2012

Sheila Attaway-Williford

I am so sorry for your loss. I knew the Pike family for many years as they were part of the First Baptist Church family of Sour Lake, Texas. Please tell Helen and James that I am also thinking of them at this time. May God's love comfort you all at this time.

November 21, 2012

Joyce Raiford

May you find comfort in knowing friends share your sorrow.
My prayers are with you.

November 21, 2012

John A. Jones

Helen and family, I was so sorry to read about your loss. Please extend my sympathy to all the family and know I am thinking of you at this time of sorrow.

November 21, 2012

Diane (Mohundro) Docteur

My heart is heavy as I think about our years working together in Dallas and they were wonderful days and you could always count on Ed adding a smile and laugh to your day. He was always happy but the most joyous time in Ed's life was when he met Joy and was very proud of his family. Ed is with God and will watch over his family while we are sad and will miss him but can't deny he is in a place of amazing grace. My thoughts will always be Ed, Joy and his family. God Bless.

November 20, 2012

John Tilley

Ed and I were co-workers for several years and through all that time I had great respect for him. I could always count on him to make me laugh. You always knew how Ed felt about things because he was not shy about saying what he thought was right. I loved that about him. In addition to being a great friend to me, I know he was a great husband and father by the happiness shown by his family. He truly was a “good” man and I will miss him.

November 20, 2012

Alex Aughenbaugh

Pikey, I am sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

November 20, 2012

Eddie Anderson

I had the pleasure to work with Ed for many years in Dallas. We had many things in common. Wonderful spouses, beautiful children and exceptional bird dogs. We also shred a love for Christ and I know God has prepared a beautiful field where Ed now enjoys the glorious colors and gentle breezes of Autumn.

November 20, 2012

Jana Thompson

My heart goes out to Ed's family and close friends. I had the pleasure of working with Ed here in Dallas many years ago and remember what a great genuine guy he was. Wishing you peace and comfort thru Christ our Savior.

November 20, 2012

Linda Carley

I am so sorry to hear the news about Ed. I had the pleasure of working with him at BISYS for about five years. He was a great co-worker and friend. He will certainly be missed by everyone. God speed.

November 20, 2012

So sorry to hear about your loss. To lose a wonderful father and husband at so young an age just does not seem fair. We hope you have wonderful memories to see you through.
Haley Lescinsky's family

November 20, 2012

Joaquin Canto

Ed and I have been friends for almost 20 years. He was a hard-working, intelligent, caring and very thoughtful person. He was very close to his family and had a lot of people who respected and cared about him. Ed lived his life to the fullest and loved to laugh and smile, no matter where life took us I could always count on Ed. Thank you for your friendship, I will miss you and will cherish all the good times we shared.

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