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- [S115] Mynatt Funeral Home, (http://ynattfh.net), 28 Jan 2009.
Ruth Maples Pike, age 87, of Knoxville, went to heaven on January 28, 2009. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Patrick H. (Buddy) Pike and her loving son, Joel L. Pike, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Autrie E. Maples, and loving sister, Ruby Fox. Survived by son Patrick E. (Pepper) Pike, daughter in law, Patricia Pike, granddaughters, Erin Pike and Emily Doane and husband Chase, niece, Pat Adams and her husband Dick of Noblesville, IN, cousins, Bill McCarter of Chesapeake, VA, Bob McCarter of Greenback, TN, Alma McCarter of Knoxville, TN, brothers in law, Tom King, Bluefield, VA, Scott King, Charleston, David Fox, Gatlinburg, niece, Kathy Tolliver of California, cousin, Doris Sheldon, niece, Robin Delapp of New Mexico, John N. Fox, beloved friends, Paul and Jan Ledbetter, Becky Hartman and Edna Moseley. Ruth graduated from Knoxville High School and attended Knoxville Business College and became a Legal Secretary with the Law Firm of Asquith and Asquith. She was married shortly thereafter and had sons Pepper and Joel but continued working part time. Early in their marriage, Ruth, Buddy and the boys became members of Inskip Presbyterian Church. The moved to Fountain City and transferred to Fountain City United Methodist Church. Ruth and Buddy joined the Christian Fellowship Class. Ruth was active in United Methodist Women and Leisure Ministries. The boys were active in all sports and kept Ruth busy. She was secretary of the Fountain City Recreation Program and coached a girls softball team. She played softball on a team that won the Knoxville Softball Tour and also played in the National Tournament. Ruth was an avid golfer and played golf at Beaver Brook Country Club where she served twice as chairman of their Women’s Golf Association.. She also belonged to K.A.W.G.A. and served as Secretary 2 years and was presented the Ed Harris Sportsmanship Award. She became Secretary of the Womens Tennessee Golf Association and served as a Director for 6 years. She was active for several years in the P.T.A. and was presented a Life Membership. Ruth also helped organize the Baby Zaharis Benefit Tornament for cancer, helped with Lady Vol Golf, and in 1996 she was inducted in the Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame. Ruth was an avid tennis player, bridge player, and enjoyed playing basketball and bowling. Service will be held at Fountain City United Methodist Church at 6:00 p.m., Monday, February 2, 2009 and friends will be received in the Narthex following the service. Honorary Pallbearers are members of the Christian Fellowship Class. Service by Rev. Jim Whedbee, Rev. Don Hanshew, and Rev. Dan Kelly. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Fountain City United Methodist Church Project. Family and friends will meet, 10:45 a.m., Tuesday, Lynnhurst Cemetery for interment at 11:00 a.m. Announced by Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com
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Abt 1921 - 2009 (~ 88 years)
