William Pike

William Edward Pike, 77, of Shelbyville passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at his residence.

Born on October 28, 1947 in Shelbyville, he was the son of Bernard Pike and Nellie Mae (Whitlock) Pike. He married Barbara Hope Lynch on September 6, 1969 and she survives.

Other survivors include son Jamie (Glenda) Pike of Knightstown; 6 grandchildren- Kaleb (wife Kayla) Pike of Fairland, Ashley (husband David) Thacker of Brodhead, Kentucky, Robert (Alivea) Pike of Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Abby Berling of Morristown, Bayleigh (Bayley)Tinkle of Knightstown, Zachary (Elexus) Peacock of Knightstown; 6 great grandchildren- Paislee & Jesse Thacker (expected in November 2025), Knox & Kash Pike, Adelaide Tinkle; and he is also survived by brother in law Bill Lewis of Hope , niece Kathi Houchens of Columbus, and son-in-law Jesse Berling of Morristown. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Jessica Berling; sister Charlene Lewis and great grandson Beau Jameson Pike.

Ed had lived in this area his entire lifetime and graduated from Southwestern High School in 1965. He worked for Superior Essex as a machine operator for 20 years and also GE Wire Mill for 25 years, retiring in 2004. He was a member of the Naamah Chapter #73 OES; Shelbyville Lodge #28; 32nd member of the Scottish Rite-valley of Indianapolis and the Murat Shriners of Indianapolis. William was a US Navy veteran serving in the Vietnam War earning the rank of YN-3.

Funeral services will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Rev. Mark Dodd officiating. Burial will be in 2nd Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Saturday morning from 11:00 am until the time of the service, at the funeral home. A Masonic Service will be held 20 minutes prior to the start of the funeral service.