Arley W. ’Bill’ Fike, 87, of St. Petersburg, FL died on July 31, 2009 at his residence and under the care of Hospice of the Suncoast. A native of Hazel, WVA and a local resident of St. Petersburg, Bill was a retired foreman of shipping for Hercules Chemical Co. in West Elizabeth, PA; a Baptist and a World War II US Navy Veteran, Gunner Mate 2nd Class serving aboard the U.S.S Massachusetts and the U.S.S LSM 212 and the U.S.S. YR 60. His Decorations include a Asiatic Pacific Medal with (1) Star; Good Conduct Medal; World War II Victory Medal and a Philippine Liberation Medal. He loved and enjoyed golf and shuffle board and is survived by his wife, Anastasia ’Ann’ Fike of St. Petersburg, FL.; two sons; Mark Fike of McKeesport, PA and Dr. Jeffrey Fike and his wife, Kathy of Harrisburg, PA; a step daughter, Linda Winner and her husband, Daryl of Pittsburgh, PA; a brother, James Fike of Chesterton, IN; a sister, Connie Esentrout of Oakland, MD; four grandchildren and one great grandchild. His services are 10:45 AM, Monday, August 10, 2009 at the Bay Pines VA National Cemetery, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, FL 33744 with Hospice Chaplin Dan Hummer, to officiate. Visit www.veteransfuneralcare to sign guest book and his funeral notice.
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Bill was a true gentleman and will be greatly missed. He was like sunshine; his smile warmed you and made your day brighter. He will be in our hearts and memories for as long as we live.
We are very sorry for your loss. Prays go out to your family. Union Brothers at Eastman lost a wonderful friend, father, grandfather. He will be in our prays.
Mark,
We are sorry to learn of your Dad’s passing. He was a great guy to work with! Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Condolences to the Fike family. I worked with Bill for many years at PICCO. He was always a true gentelman. You are in my prayers.
Harold Pascoe