John O. Fike, Jr Obituary (1938 - 2022)

John O. Fike, Jr, 84, of Shirley, passed away at 2:23 pm on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at his home. There will be a Celebration of Life held at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded by Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington. Because of John's love for animals, please direct memorials to your favorite pet rescue. To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com. He was born June 7, 1938 in Chicago, son of John O. Sr and Emma Mary Beyer Fike. Surviving are two children, Laurie (Charlie) Kunkel of Normal and Roger (Ann) Fike of LeRoy; four grandchildren, Makayla (Scott) Powell, Matt Fike, James Fike and John (Megan) Fike and eight great-grandchildren. Also surviving are four siblings, Bill (Joan) Fike of Normal, Doris (Gary) Patient of Florida and Eddie (Donna) Fike and Richard Fike, both of Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Allen Fike and one sister, Mary Grizzle. John was a United States Army National Guard veteran, where he served for nine years. He retired in 1999 from State Farm Corporate office after 35 years, where he worked in the Life Division. In his youth, John was an avid softball and tennis player. He also enjoyed the outdoors, birds, fishing and photography, but his greatest passion was his pets and helping family and friends whenever he could.