James Lee Pike, 55, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. He was born, November 24, 1959 in Springfield, Mo. He attended Central High School and (Graff Vo-Tech) now Ozark Technical College, and graduated in 1977. After graduation, Lee went to work for Elkins-Swyers Co. Inc., and Preferred Printing. Lee was employed in the Print Shop at Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. for over 25 years. His latest place of employment was Aids Project Of The Ozarks. Before being hired as a contract employee. Lee volunteered his time and became certified to test people for HIV/Aids. Lee really enjoyed talking to young people and educating them about HIV/Aids. Lee was a Charter Member of the Springfield Reunion Club, Inc., which organizes the annual Park Day Celebration, serving as President for over 27 years. Lee joined Queen City Lodge #1511 of IBPOE of W., Springfield, Mo., as a young man. He held the offices of Secretary, Treasurer, and was the current District Deputy over Kansas City and Springfield, Mo. Lee was a life long member of Pitts Chapel United Methodist Church. He was member of the Trustee Board, United Methodist Men, served on the PPR Committee, and Nominations Committee, taught Confirmation Classes and served as President of the Usher Board for over 20 years. He loved to hunt and fish, was a avid swimmer, and loved to play cards and bingo. Lee was preceded in death by his parents, David "Dempsey" Pike, Sr. and Glyndolyn L. Pike; his siblings; Clark K. Pike, David "D.D." Pike, Jr., Dwayne L. Pike, James Willson, and Jean M. Pike. He leaves to cherish his memory; daughter, Courtney (Loyal ) Hammond, three granddaughters, Kamia, Kyimora, and Loyality; of St. Louis, Mo.; siblings, Jane M. Pike, JoNell M. (Robert) Williams, and sister-in-law Bernice Pike all of Springfield, Mo. Other survivors are special cousins; Floydel "Levester" Trout, who was constantly at his side, before and during his illness, Cynthia (The Bear) Duncan, Orville "Duke" Winkfield, Deanel "Levern" Trout, Effie Ann Pike Johnson, special friends, Joseph Haynes, Michael Small, Tim Hall, Byron Looney, James Whayne, and a host of other family and friends.