Russell Wayne "Rusty" Pike, 31, Noblesville, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at his residence in Noblesville. He was born February 13, 1977 in Marianna, Florida to Cathy (King) and Wayne Pike.
He had been an automobile mechanic at KOYO in Columbia, South Carolina and a mechanic for Aero Manufacturing locally.
Rusty enjoyed water sports, including skiing, boating and jet skiing. He enjoyed cooking and then eating his creations. He liked anything with a motor--from hobby cars and planes to NASCAR racing. He also had a soft spot for any animal that ever needed a person to love it.
He is survived by his parents, Wayne & Cathy Pike of Noblesville; grandmothers, Reba King and Laverne Pike, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home in Noblesville, with Rev. Don Campbell officiating. Friends may call Friday, April 25, 4:00 - 8:00 PM at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home. Burial will be at Crownland Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Indiana Chapter, 1261 W. 86th Street, Suite E-2, Indianapolis, IN 46260.