Howard "Lighting" Roosevelt Pike

Mr. Howard Roosevelt “Lightning” Pike, Jr., age 77, of Mount Airy passed away Friday, October 16, 2026, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Pike was born in Surry County, October 18, 1948, to the late Howard Roosevelt Pike, Sr., and Mary Elizabeth Chandler Pike. He was a loving husband, brother, uncle and friend, who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. "Lightning" as known by many was a farmer most of his life, and he was a faithful member of Friendly Chapel Church for many years. Left to cherish his memories are his sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Raymond Edwards; nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, "Lightning" was preceded in death by his loving wife, Linda Lee McHenry Pike; sister, Frances Damron; brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Joan Pike; infant brother, Roger David Pike. A funeral service to honor "Lightning" will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Friendly Chapel Church with Bro. D.C. Collins officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 1:00 PM until time of the service at the church. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Central Continuing Care, Novant Forsyth Medical Center, and Mount Airy Dialysis Center for the care and compassion shown during his sickness. Flowers will be accepted, or memorial donations may be made to the Friendly Chapel Cemetery Fund c/o Amy Cook 228 Friendly Chapel Church Road, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041.