Lawrence "Larry" Glenn Pike

Lawrence “Larry” Glenn Pike, 79, of Arkansas City, died Sunday (November 22, 2020) at the Presbyterian Manor Health Care Unit. Graveside services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. ~ Friday (November 27, 2020) at the Parker Cemetery. The casket will be open 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Those attending visitation are required to follow all Covid-19 mandates including the wearing of a mask and social distancing. Larry was born February 27, 1941, in Winfield, to Woodrow and Caroline (Case) Pike He was reared and educated in Wichita and Hutchinson before graduating from Arkansas City High School in 1959. He joined and served the Kansas National Guard six years. He married Carlla Gammon on June 9, 1962, at the First Baptist Church of Arkansas City. Larry and Carlla started L.G. Pike Construction in 1967 and are still owners of the 53 year old company. He is a longtime devoted member of the First Baptist Church, Crescent Lodge #133 A.F.&A.M. Masonic Lodge of Arkansas City and the Midian Shrine of Wichita. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Carlla of the home; sons Darin G and wife Lisa Pike of Cleora, Oklahoma, Kevin D and wife Cathy Pike; daughter Angela L and husband Mike Bruce; brother Kenneth and wife Rhonda Pike all of Arkansas City; eight grandchildren Courtney Berkenbile, Brittany Mora, Jeremy Pike, Austin Pike, Bailey Pike, Chelsey Bruce, Colton Bruce and Kylie Schauf; and six great-grandchildren Fallon Mora, Reagon Mora, Greyson Pike, Kinsley Pike, Paisley Berkenbile, Saylor Berkenbile. A memorial has been established with the St.Louis Children’s Hospital. Contributions may be made through the funeral home. Arrangements are being made through the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home and Crematory of Arkansas City. Online condolences may be made at www.rindt-erdman.com