Jack Erle Pike

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December 17, 1926 ~ January 8, 2025

Born in: Summit, NJ
Resided in: Asheville, NC

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Jack Erle Pike, 98, of Asheville, NC passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

Born December 17, 1926 in Summit, NJ, Jack was a son of the late Erle and Mary Nagel Pike. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Felmet Pike.

Mr. Pike was a Veteran of the U.S. Army Airforce, serving during WWII. He retired from Southern Bell/AT&T as a garage foreman after 31 years of service, and also retired from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Department. He was a member of the Social Friends at Asheville Jet Port.

He is survived by his daughter, Mitzi V. Coats (Robert Taylor); grandson, Bo Coats (Brook); great-grandchildren, Bryce Coats (Kinsley), Bella Coats and Chasiton Coats; and great-great granddaughter, Vallee Mae; nephews, Steve Felmet, Barry York and Brent York; nieces, Lisa Felmet McCain and Suzette Felmet Todd; and sister-in-law, Mrs. Edna Felmet and Mrs. Barbara Felmet.

Graveside services with Military Honors will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14 at Pisgah View Memorial Park in Candler, with the Rev. Allen Rash officiating.

The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue, prior to the service.

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Visitation: January 14, 2025 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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Graveside Service: January 14, 2025 1:00 pm

Pisgah View Memorial Park
1529 Smokey Park Hwy
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 667-4415

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  1. I unfortunately never got to meet Mr. Pike, but heard a lot of great things about his life and character. My condolences for his loss. He will be sorely missed by all whom knew him.

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  2. I was fortunate to have worked with Jack for many years. He was truly a man from “the greatest generation” and I am honored to have known him. I hope that he is now flying high in the cockpit of a P-51 Mustang, which he loved. Rest easy my friend.

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  3. Farewell my good friend say hello to my Randy and swap stories once again ..You will be missed by so so many. You are loved RIP sir..So much history. Thoughts and prayers to the family.

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  4. Mr. Pike, it was always a pleasure seeing and being around you. Truly one of the most pleasant people anyone could ever have known. Rest in peace my friend and enjoy the heavens as you always have. God bless and hold you close for all eternity.

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  5. Sorry to hear of Jacks passing. Jack was one of my eating buddies at the Corner grill every day. He shared many good stories and life’s journey. Rest in peace my friend.

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  6. Uncle Jack, you not only loved to fly in the sky, but you enjoyed your time in car racing as well. You, Ted Sellers, Dickie Plemmons, PV Brown, and the rest of the crew can now have conversations about building race cars, and who finished where at the track. It was an honor for you to have your picture placed on the Racing Monument that was placed down on Amboy Road. I was proud of you for that accomplishment. I always enjoyed watching you work on your cars. I learned a lot more about cars and racing than I ever realized. May you rest in peace with Aunt Mary.
    Love always,
    Lisa

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