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William Calhoun Pike

Birth	:	8 Sep 1858 Pendleton, Anderson County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	10 Jul 1923 South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Rock Springs Cemetery, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.6803017, -83.0250015
Description	:	From the Keowee Courier - Walhalla, SC July 25, 1923 William Calhoun Pike 1858-1923 "His dews drop mutely on the hill; His cloud above it saileth still, Tho' on its slope men sow and reap, More softly than the dew is shed, Or cloud is floated overhead--- He giveth His beloved sleep." Fell asleep in Jesus, July 10, 1923, William Calhoun Pike. And of him it could truly be said, "A faithful servant of God has been called home." William C. Pike was born at Pendleton on Sept. 8, 1858, of English descent his father... Read More	From the Keowee Courier - Walhalla, SC July 25, 1923 William Calhoun Pike 1858-1923 "His dews drop mutely on the hill; His cloud above it saileth still, Tho' on its slope men sow and reap, More softly than the dew is shed, Or cloud is floated overhead--- He giveth His beloved sleep." Fell asleep in Jesus, July 10, 1923, William Calhoun Pike. And of him it could truly be said, "A faithful servant of God has been called home." William C. Pike was born at Pendleton on Sept. 8, 1858, of English descent his father John Phelps Pike and his grandfather John Daniel Pike being Englishmen. When William was but a small child his father was killed in the Civil War, and on his mother, Mrs. Martha Jane Fitzgerald Pike, devolved the whole responsibility of rearing her large family of boys and girls. How heavy was that task only those who have lived through the days of the War and reconstruction can tell. That she discharged her duties well is testified to by her neighbors of that time, and better still by the fine and useful lives of her sons and daughters, who at her death (June 12, 1896) could indeed "rise up and call her blessed." Of her son, who was her constant help and right hand, we speak today. The good son becomes the good man, and the light of a good mother's life shines again in the world through her son. On Dec. 21, 1881, he was happily married to Miss Florence Louisa Jafferson, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Jafferson of Walhalla, at St. Paul's Episcopal church at Pendleton, by Rev. W.H. Hanckel. This union was blessed by genuine harmony and devotion, so that the home was ever a delightful and pleasant place, not only for the eight children who were born and grew to manhood and womanhood beneath its roof, but also to the wide circle of nieces and nephews, whose greatest pleasure was to visit a while at "Uncle Will's and Aunt Florence's". On July 25, 1907, the dear mother of this home was called away to "her eternal dwelling in the skies" and truly bereaved, the husband took up the round of life until he should be free to go to her. In all community and church activities he was always to be depended upon for help, wise counsel and generous gifts. He was one of the founders of the Bethel Methodist church at Oak Grove, and at the time of his death was an acting steward in the Westminster Methodist church. Mr. Pike was a quiet and modest, unassuming Christian gentleman, and wielded a far larger and wider influence for good than he ever suspected. During his last years of earthly life he suffered severely, but was ever patient and uncomplaining. "Safe upon the heavenly shore, Done with pain forever more; Weariness and weakness o'er--- Up yonder! O, the calm and quiet rest On the Saviour's loving breast--- It is better than earth's best Up yonder! Storms shall never reach us there. No more sorrow, pain or care, Nor more cross for us to bear--- Up yonder! Gain for them that suffered loss, Crowns for them that bore a cross, And a calm for hearts that toss--- Up yonder! Never more to know a fear, Never more to shed a tear, Better far than ever here--- Up yonder! Interment was at Rock Springs Methodist church cemetery, where the body was laid to rest by the side of his wife. The simple funeral service in the church was conducted his pastor, Rev. J. S. Edwards, assisted by Rev. A. W. Barr of Walhalla. Eight close friends of the family acted as pallbearers. The profusion of beautiful floral offerings bore silent tribute to the esteem in which this good man was held. Misses Pearl and Edith Pike, Ollie Phillips, Rosa Lee, Zaidie Couch and Annie Mae Smith were wreath bearers. The deceased leaves to mourn his passing the following: George R. Pike, Salem and Albert Pike, Central, his brothers; and the children – Miss Florence Crozier Pike, Westminster; Edward W. Pike, Greenville; William Darrell Pike, Chiliclothe, Texas; Ralph M. Pike, Walhalla; Philip J. Pike, Westminster; Glen A. Pike, Reid, Okla.; Bryan B. Pike, Westminster; and Mrs. F. C. (Ruth) King, Warrenton, N.C.; also a number of other near and loving relatives and friends. All of the children were at his bedside when the end came except William Darrell Pike of Texas and Mrs. F.C. King of North Carolina, and to them especial sympathy.

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William Calhoun Pike's memorial is located at: Rock Springs Cemetery, Oconee County, USA.
When did William Calhoun Pike death?
William Calhoun Pike death on 10 Jul 1923 in South Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 34.6803017
Longitude: -83.0250015

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Florence Louisa Jafferson Pike

(1858 - 1907)

Siblings

George Reese Pike

(1856 - 1926)

T. Albert Pike

(1860 - 1925)

Children

Phillip John Pike

(1892 - 1933)

Ruth Elizabeth Pike Fuller

(1901 - 1979)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

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Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6803017, -83.0250015

2. Richland Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.6798667, -83.0212833

3. Dendy Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.6865080, -83.0285930

4. Richland Presbyterian Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.6892014, -83.0302963

5. Heritage Memorial Gardens
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Coordinate: 34.6909480, -83.0459320

6. Westminster Seventh Day Adventist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.6963080, -83.0487230

7. Clearmont Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.6713980, -83.0576340

8. Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Columbarium
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Coordinate: 34.7048410, -82.9990730

9. Abbott Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.7101020, -83.0478110

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Coordinate: 34.7168999, -83.0310974

11. Oconee Memorial Park and Mausoleum
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Coordinate: 34.7132988, -83.0021973

12. Old Phillips Cemetery
Westminster, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6883720, -83.0745140

13. Foothills Fellowship Church
Westminster, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6611270, -83.0733330

14. Hunt Family Cemetery
Seneca, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6890340, -82.9695090

15. Return Baptist Church Cemetery
Seneca, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6390230, -82.9972650

16. Alexander Huntsinger Family Cemetery
Westminster, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7083610, -83.0724970

17. Coneross Cemetery
Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7153015, -83.0691986

18. Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery
Westminster, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6408005, -83.0646973

19. Mount Olive Baptist Church Cemetery
West Union, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7261000, -82.9966000

20. First Baptist Church Cemetery
Westminster, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6543200, -83.0852500

21. Saint Matthews Baptist Church Cemetery
Westminster, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6530300, -83.0845940

22. Trinity Baptist Church Cemetery
Seneca, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6770460, -82.9562720

23. Seneca Presbyterian Church
Seneca, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6831972, -82.9556111

24. Mountain View Cemetery
Seneca, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6890984, -82.9552002