Bruce Dean Pike
June 11, 1939 ~ September 30, 2015
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Bruce Dean Pike, 76, of Asheville, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, September 30, 2015.
A native of Buncombe Co., Mr. Pike was a son of the late Howard and Reva Woodson Pike. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Grady, and aunt, Sylvia "Pearl" Pike.
Mr. Pike is survived by his wife of 42 years, Carolyn Beasley Pike; his three children, Vicki Korkmaz (Pete), Darryl Pike (Kim), and Brett Pike (Sherry); his sisters, Karen Dillingham (Harry) and Joyce Trantham (Joe); his six grandchildren, Kristen, Drew, Ayse, Ates, Derrick and Brooke; his four great-grandchildren, Kailey, Collin, Kade, and Laiken; his aunt, Alice Hunter, and uncle, Jack Woodson; special cousins, Nancy, Jackie, Michael and Teresa; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Pike was a graduate of Mars Hill College. He spent 25 years serving his community in law enforcement with both the NC Highway Patrol and the Buncombe Co. Sheriff's Dept., from which he retired as Captain.
He was a faithful member of Freedom Baptist Church. He loved his church and his church family. He was also a charter member of the Democratic Men's Club, a member of the Dillsboro Masonic Lodge #459, a member of the Erwin Lion's Club, and he had served on the Buncombe Co. Board of Education.
Mr. Pike enjoyed life to the fullest. He held a special fondness for cooking, baking, fishing and camping, but most of all, he enjoyed helping people.
A funeral service for Mr. Pike will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Ave. with the Rev. Dr. Keith Hutchinson, Chaplain Wesley Pike and Rev. Everette Haney officiating. Interment will follow at Ashelawn Gardens of Memory.
His family will receive friends at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday evening. At other times, the family will be at Bruce and Carolyn's home.
Memorials may be made to Freedom Baptist Church, 50 Rice Rd., Asheville, NC 28806, flowers are welcome.
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my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Darryl, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My daughter went to church with your dad and she thought the world of him. He was a special man. I can remember my dad talking about him when I was younger. God bless you all.
Carolyn,
We love you and are praying for you and your family.
Carolyn we are so sorry for your loss. Bruce was a wonderful man who never met a stranger and always had a smile. No matter how sick he was he never complained and would say ‘I’ll be alright’ A great loss to our church that he loved so much. Out thoughts and prayers are with you
To Carolyn and Children and family of Bruce, We extend our deepest sympathy in the passing of Bruce. We are sure that Bruce isn’t suffering anymore; he is with His Heavenly Father. We will remember his friendliness and his smile which never changed; didn’t matter where we saw him. Will miss him at church and passing him on the road in our community. Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God Bless each of you and comfort you.
Phillip and Joyce Dover Evans
Carolyn, We are so very sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. He was such a good person and we will miss him. May god be with you and the family as you go through this time of sorrow
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We are heartbroken by the loss of our dear friend Bruce. He was a great camping buddy. Prayers for his family. God bless.
I am so sorry to hear that Bruce has passed. He was certainly a fighter of his illness and he did he gracefully. He was a great Captain at the Sheriffs office and a good friend. A man of God for sure and I know he is with Jesus. RIP Bruce you will be missed. My prayers are with his wife and family.
So sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. I have lot’s of great memories of our camping together at River Plantation. Prayers Carolyn for you and the family.
What a loss for the Pike family….Bruce will always be one of those special people who meant a lot to me and my family during our years at Freedom Baptist…I’m sad to learn of his passing and my thoughts and prayers are with all of his family.
Carolyn and family,
So very sorry to hear of the loss of such a wonderful man. Bruce will be missed by all that knew him. May God give you peace and comfort during this most difficult time.
Darryl, Kim, and Family. We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad. May God wrap his loving arms around you all and give you the peace that passes all understanding. May God bless all of you.
Brett, so sorry to hear about your dad. Thinking of you and your family.
Mrs. Pike & Darryl, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Pike. He will be missed. If there’s anything I can do please do not hesitate to ask. He’s in his heavenly body now, no more pain, no more sorrow. My condolences, you will be in my prayers ~ your bank lady…Debby
Carolyn and family. We are praying for you all. So sorry for your loss, a great loss. We will miss seeing his smiling face. Love The Greene, Michael, Margie, Andrew and Amanda.
Carolyn,
My love, prayers and thoughts are with you! You and Bruce have had such a powerful impact on my life. I love you dearly.
Bruce always meant the world to me! He was a wonderful Brother and an asset to Freedom Baptist Church! Thank you Bruce Pike for the friendship and love you showed me!!
Bruce was good to me and gave some good advice when I was a teenager having some trouble. Many years later, he was kind and friendly and great to talk with when I would see him. I have known and been friends with Darryl and Vicki for a long time. Thanks for lots of good Bruce Pike. May God comfort Bruce’s loved ones and may he rest in peace.
My Dear Sweet Friend, I am so sorry to hear about Bruce. My prayers and thoughts are with you and the family. Remember I am available for you any time any where you need. Love you and please take care of yourself.
Carolyn we never had the pleasure of meeting Bruce but we know he was a wonderful caring man as Pastor Keith would always speak highly of him from the pulpit. We would like you to know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you and yours.
Carolyn,we are so sorry for your loss Bruce was a fine man we loved him and we love you too,praying for you and your family.I know its hard but hang in there God’s grace is sufficient at all times,and always remember 1Peter 5:7-He cares.
Carolyn,
Was so sorry to hear about Bruce. He was such a Good, Good man and left us way, way too soon. Please know that he was and you are LOVED.
Carolyn,
I am so sorry to hear about Bruce’s passing. We sure loved him. We will be praying for you in the days to come.
Much love to you, Carolyn.
Jerry and Vicki Ross
Carolyn, so sorry for your loss. Bruce and I worked together a long time. We studied for the Sergeants test together. He was both a mentor and a friend to me. I will surely miss him.
My love and prayers to you sweet Carolyn. May God be with you and your family in the coming days.
Carolyn: So sorry and sad to hear of Bruce passing: Bruce was real friend and good and honest man: will miss him; My prayers are with you and family.
My heart was so saddened to read of Bruce’s passing. Although we were not really close friends in the last few years he remained strongly in my memories as a good friend and decicated officer when we served as deputies with the BCSD. A trip we made together to Louisville, KY to attend a Law Enforcement conference and experiences we shared there will always remain a memory to enjoy and relive.
Bruce was a credit to his gender and a roll model for all of us who were fortunate to know him.
Brett I am so very sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed seeing and talking with your dad when he came by to visit you. May God hold you in his hands during this difficult time. May your sadness soon be replaced with sweet, happy memories. God Bless and watch over you and your family.
Sorry for your loss. Love you and praying for you.
Drew and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. If you need anything please reach out to me.
Carolyn….You are in our thoughts and prayer. Bruce was such a gentle soul. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Carolyn – I’m so very sorry to hear this. He was a great guy and I always enjoyed talking to him. You are in my prayers.
My prayers are with the family
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family at this time. Bruce will be missed by his family and friends.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
What an honor to have known such a great man. And to have all the wonderful memories with him and his family . We will never forget his testimonies at church and the good times we had together . With much love and prayers to the entire family . So sorry we aren’t there with you.
Roger and Max Clement
So sorry to hear about your husband, Carolyn. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Carolyn, We are so sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. We will be keeping you and your family in our prayers.
Carolyn, I have very fond memories of you and Bruce, I am so sorry of Bruces passing but we know where he is and one day we will see him again. It has been a long time but I think about you all often. I will be praying for you and the family. love to all of you.
Gone, but never never to be forgotten.
Carolyn, Darryl, Brett and Vickie
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dear Carolyn;
I just heard that Bruce had passed and I deeply express my sympathies to you and your family. I always loved running into Bruce when I walked my dog Micah and Bruce always took the time to joke with me, gossip a little, and always had hugs for Micah. . A very funny and warm guy We will really miss him on Rice Road.
Dear Pike Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Bruce. I will always remember him chasing after the hound dog that always chased after me while delivering the mail. He would come down in his vehicle and try to get the dog to get in with him, but that dog would rather run my tires.
I hope your memories help you heal through this difficult time.