John R. “Jack” Pike, 74 yrs, of Elverson, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at his home, while under the loving care of hospice and his family.
He was born in East Nantmeal Twp., Chester Co., Pa. on May 15, 1943 and was the son of the late James H. and Isabel J. (Hoppman) Pike. Jack was the husband of Shirley L. (Spece) Pike, with whom he shared 43 years of marriage.
He was a welder for the Budd Co. in Eagle and was also a technician for ERM of West Chester. Jack was a member of the Twin valley Fire Company. He enjoyed woodworking, crafting, and classic car restoration.
Jack was preceded in death by an infant son, Harold John Russell Pike and a sister, Doris Pike.
Surviving in addition to his wife is a stepson, Mark Spece of Elverson, a brother, James I. Pike of Glenmoore, a sister, Mary Diller of Coatesville and a dear caregiver niece, Naomi Miller of Elverson. There are also many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017 at 2 PM at The Labs Funeral Home, Inc., 141 Pequea Ave., Honey Brook, Pa., with Chaplain Julie-Ann Silberman-Bunn officiating. Interment will follow at the St. Peters UCC Cemetery. A calling hour will be held from 1 PM to 2 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the memory of Jack to Holisticare Hospice Sun Catcher Fund, 685 Kromer Ave., Berwyn, Pa. 19312. This fund is to assist families under hospice care with financial support to meet needs that may be a burden to them.
For additional information and online condolences, please visit www.thelabsfh.com