Elbert E. "Corky" Pike
February 11, 1939 ~ August 29, 2021
Born in:
Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailElbert E. “Corky” Pike, 82, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at the WNC Baptist Home.
A native of Buncombe Co., Corky was a son of the late Carl and Jenny Hollifield Pike. He was preceded in death by his son, Douglas Pike; and brothers, Everett Pike and Bobby and Tuff Gibbs.
Mr. Pike retired from MB Haynes where he worked as a lineman for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Ellen Greene Pike; daughters, Jessica James (Jason), and Donna Anderson; three sons, Chris Pike (Cindy), Ray Anderson and Tim Anderson, all of Asheville; brother, Albert Pike (Wanda), of Asheville; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The graveside service for Mr. Pike will be held on Saturday, September 11, at approximately 2:15 p.m. at Riverview Cemetery. His family will receive friends at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. beginning at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
Services
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Graveside Service: September 11, 2021 2:15 pm
Visitation: September 11, 2021 1:00 pm - September 1, 2025 2:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
The Ken Oliver Family
So sorry for your loss enjoyed working with and arround corky facts and ham for many years lots of memories
Johnny. Big foot jones
Jessica, Donna and family we are so sorry too here about the loss of your father. I know you all will miss him very much but he is looking down from heaven smiling saying i miss u all too but i don”t have any more sickness or pain here
Throughout years of life, we have opportunities to form memories in which to hold to during days of sadness. Corky loved all his family and friends; memories we all can carry in our hearts.
Ellen, Chris, Jessica & family. I am so sorry to learn of Uncle Corky’s passing. He was such a wonderful man. I am saying prayers for peace & comfort for all of you. All my love to the family.
Sorry for your loss. I knew him well. He was a good man.
Corky will be missed! I already miss seeing him on the front porch when I go up the road. He always waved. He was a very sweet man. He was always there when Mom and Dad (Irene and Bud Smith) needed help with something or just to hang out. I can just him sitting at the lake in heaven with Daddy and Bobby. I know they are having a great time! Let me know if there is anything you all need.