Harold Ray Pike

Harold Ray Pike of Branch, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Booneville, Arkansas. He was born on January 17, 1943, in Charleston, Arkansas, to the late Paul Miles Pike and Margaret Lavell (Ritchie) Pike. He was 83 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Paul Dean Pike; and a grandson, John Inklebarger.

Harold was a master electrician and for several years worked for OG&E. For many years, Harold built, owned, and operated Harold's Gas & Grocery in Branch, what is known today as the Branch Quick Stop, and along side with his wife Sula, they built, owned, and operated Sula Mae's Restaurant in Branch. Harold was a 1960 graduate of County Line High School and served in the Arkansas National Guard. His favorite pass-time was flying model airplanes and taking road trips during different seasons of the year. Harold was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew him.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 21st at Brotherton Funeral Home Chapel in Charleston, officating the service will be Rev. Bill VanMeter. Cremation will follow after the service. 

He is survived by his wife of almost 39 years, Sula (Williams) Pike; his daughter, Marsha Pike Donaldson and husband Darrel of Lebanon, Tennessee; his step-children, Justin Sampley and wife Kathy of Charleston, Calvin Sampley and companion Leeann Danes of Branch, Edwina Green and husband Alan of Charleston, Cathy Conner and companion Chad Binyon of Greenwood, and Patricia Wilson and husband Phillip of Lavaca; two sisters, Patsy Jones and husband Stanley and Janice Law and husband Rick, all of Caulksville; (27) grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will visit with friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

All services are under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home and Flower Shop in Charleston.

To place an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.