Walter Donald Pike

Walter Donald Pike, CPA, of Marietta, Ga peacefully passed away February 25, 2019, following a long battle with cancer. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Tommie Hardy Pike, son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Michelle Pike and grandsons, Carter and Jacob Pike. Brothers Lawrence (Geraldine) Pike of Greensboro, NC and George Pike of Roswell, Ga. Many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He will be missed and remembered by his many friends. Walter loved taxes and games. He had a C.P.A. firm in Marietta for nearly 50 years. He always missed his tax clients after he retired. Walter loved card games and Rummikube. He liked nothing more than winning a rousing game. He played Hand and Foot on Fridays with his friends at Mountain View Senior Center. Walter and his wife liked to travel. They had visited over 30 countries and all but three of the United States. They also enjoyed camping with their grandsons where they could fish, ride bikes and enjoy the great outdoors. Many trips around the world and across the country were with family and friends. Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence E. and Daisy Mae Pulnot Pike, Brother, Wayman Pike and sister, Martha Pike Wilder Hamlin. We will celebrate Walter’s life on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at 11:00 am at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3544 Canton Road, Marietta. In lieu of flowers, Donate in memory of Walter D. Pike to the Salvation Army.