Louis A. Pikey

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Louis A. Pikey (90) of Malvern passed away peacefully at home on April 9, 2016. He was under the care of Gentiva Hospice. He fought a heroic battle with Parkinson's for 12 years. He was born September 10, 1925 in Portageville, Missouri to Welton and Mary Samantha (Wheeler)Pikey. Louis was proceeded in death by his wife of 69 years, Zettie Pikey , his parents, his brother (S.G. Pikey)of Memphis, TN , his sisters (Beauton Phillips of Portageville, MO and Christine Davis of Memphis, TN) and grandson (Eric Pikey). Louis was a faithful member and deacon at Taylor's Chapel Baptist Church until lack of mobility prevented his attending. Louis was an avid hunter and fisherman until his declining health prevented his doing so. He also loved wood working and puttering around in his shop. He served in the Navy during WWII as an electrician's mate and was a retired machinist.

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