Benjamin Franklin Pike, 94, of Hollywood, MD passed away on May 31, 2012 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on October 29, 1917 in Pikeville, NC he was the son of the late Nathan Addison and Julia Alma Rockwell Pike.

Benjamin was preceded in death by his loving wife Mary Evelyn Bradsher Pike, and his brother Nathan G. Pike.

Mr. Pike is survived by his brother Robert A. Pike of Hollywood, MD.

He worked as an Electrician for Patuxent Naval River Air Station retiring after 30 years, he also worked part time for Pike Gas Company with his brother for over 25 years.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 9:30 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with Rev. Sheldon Reese officiating. Interment will be held on Monday, June 4, 2012 in Silas Pike Cemetery, Pikeville, NC.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.