Dr. John Frederick Piker Jr.

1932 - 2020

Dr. John Frederick Piker Jr. obituary, 1932-2020, Clinton, LA

BORN

1932

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Charlet Funeral Home, Inc., Clinton, LA

10761 Bank Street

Clinton, Louisiana

John Piker Obituary

Dr. John Frederick Piker Jr., born December 5, 1932 in Centreville, MS, died on October 25, 2020 in Baton Rouge, LA. There will be a visitation on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in Clinton from 9:30 am until funeral Mass at 10:30 am, conducted by Rev. M. Jeffery Bayhi. Burial will be in Jackson Cemetery, Jackson, LA. He is survived by his wife Judith C. Piker; daughter Priscilla "Prissy" Piker Gayle, her husband Tom Gayle, and their children Andrew Gayle and Christopher Gayle; daughter Natalie Piker Aggarwal and her husband Sandeep Aggarwal; stepdaughter Stacy Mathers and her husband Dr. Terrance Mathers, and their sons Jordan Mathers, Evan Mathers, and Elliot Mathers; stepdaughter Allyson Gibson and her husband Jeff Gibson, and their sons Aidan Gibson and Owen Gibson; stepson Caston Harrell and his wife Lori Harrell, and their children Nolan Harrell and Camille Harrell. He was preceded in death by the mother of his daughters, Betty Toler Piker; his parents John F. Piker and Katherine Piker; and his twin brother James S. Piker. Pallbearers will be his grandsons and family friend Emerson Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Bo Strange, Dr. Prentiss Smith, Dr. Billy Register, Dr. Venu Kakarala, Sal Cannizzaro, and his sons-in-law. He was proud to have been an Eagle Scout with Troop 73 out of Slaughter, LA. He served in the US Army where he was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain. He had a passion for ham radio, where he operated under the call sign K5JMS; and piloting small aircraft. He built two airports, Piker Airport in Slaughter, LA and Piker-Too in Kapel, MS. His zest for living life to its fullest was evident at Carnival time, having reigned as King of both the Krewe of Babylon in New Orleans and Krewe of Mystique de la Capitale in Baton Rouge. After working side-by-side as doctor and nurse for 35 years, John enjoyed many years with Judy at the Farmers Market selling the many food items the two made together. In his later years, he cherished his time with his K9 companion, Jean Pierre. He received his BS degree in Chemical Engineering from LSU in 1955. In 1960, he completed Medical School Admission Requirements at Lamar Tech in Beaumont, TX. In 1965, he received his MD Degree at the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He served his medical internship in 1966 at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. Then, in 1970, he completed his four years of general surgery residency at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. From 1955 to 1961 he worked as a chemical engineer for Texaco in Port Arthur, TX. He was the Assistant Clinical Director in Charge of Surgery for Charity Hospital from 1968-1970. He kept a private practice from 1970 until 2002 in Clinton, LA, and served as the Chief of Staff for the Clinton Infirmary for nearly twenty years. He also served from 1987 until 1995 at the Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center in Independence, LA. Among his many appointed and elected positions, for nearly twenty years he served as a deputy coroner and coroner for East Feliciana Parish, while also caring for the needs of prisoners and detainees at the East Feliciana Parish Prison. From 1974 until 2002, he performed general surgery at Lane Memorial Hospital in Zachary. He also practiced at many other hospitals, including: Franklin County Hospital in Meadville, MS as the Chief of Surgery; West Feliciana Hospital; St. Helena Parish Hospital, Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center; Lane Memorial Hospital; and the St. Jude Hospital of Kenner, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church. Share sympathies, memories, and condolences at www.CharletFuneralHome.com.

Published by The Advocate from Oct. 27 to Oct. 29, 2020.
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I Loved John and Judy. A Special couple. They let us spend time at their home when we had to evacuate from a hurricane. the world lost a great Man.

Sharon Kochera

Friend

January 18, 2024

It was always a joy to call on Dr. Piker as a Pharma rep. He treated all reps with respect and I know how he blessed all of us with kindness. Judy and Dr Piker opened their house up at Christmas time as a way of saying thanks for the service and friendship. I know the patients of Clinton, Louisiana were fortunate to have Dr. Piker and Mrs Piker. My prayers go out to Judy and your family

Benton Aucoin

Friend

November 21, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

DESSIE M QUIETT MOORE

Friend

October 29, 2020

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

DESSIE MOORE

Friend

October 29, 2020

Dr. Piker was an extraordinary individual whose intellectual curiosity and devotion to the practice of medicine reflected his unwavering desire to further the cause of humanity. I admired both his wit and wisdom and will be forever grateful for the counsel he shared with me as a colleague and friend. May he now rest in peace!

Jim O’Rear

Coworker

October 29, 2020

Dr Piker was a very caring friend, he went over and beyond to help all of his friends and his patients, I find myself very grateful to be both & I loved working for and with him

Clara Bennett

Friend

October 29, 2020

Ms. Judy, Prissy & Natalie I’m so sorry to hear about, Dr Piker’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. He was such a great man, Doctor & friend of ours for years. He will truly be missed by all. I’m sending my condolences to each one of you at this difficult time.

Paula Johnson Bunch

Friend

October 29, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Alex Dugas

Friend

October 29, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

WillieOla Campbell Sharper

Friend

October 28, 2020

John, James and I were roommates in the KA house at LSU for two years.Many thanks to them for helping me with chemistry. My deepest condolences to John's family and may both of the twins rest in peace.

Co Soule'

Colonel Covert A. Soule', Jr., USAF, Retired

Friend

October 28, 2020

Amber Corliss

October 28, 2020

Judy, Prissy and Natalie,
I am so sorry to hear about John. I am on a group travel trip this week and will not be able to make the funeral but know that you, as well as John, are in my thoughts and prayers.
Doug Beauchamp

Doug

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October 27, 2020

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Oct

29

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church

Clinton, LA

Oct

29

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church

Clinton, LA

Funeral services provided by:

Charlet Funeral Home, Inc., Clinton, LA

10761 Bank Street, Clinton, LA 70722

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