Richard Irvin Pike

Richard Irvin Pike, 74, of Bassett, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial. He was born on July 30, 1946, in Henry County, to the late Edgar Pike and Mary Bishop Pike.

He was a SGT in the United States Army. Mr. Pike was a jack of all trades, never met a stranger, loved helping others and was the best grandpa in the world. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Kelly Moore.

He is survived by his wife, Wilma Boyd Pike; sisters, Linda Shoemaker, Margaret Hernandez, Susan Donovant, Mary Wilson, and Nannie Cruise; brother, Ernie Shephard; grandchild, Cody Moore; and great-grandchild, Elaina Moore.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at 1 p.m. at Blackberry Baptist Church. Burial will follow at the cemetery at Blackberry Baptist Church with full military honors. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net.