John "Jack" Haley McPike III

August 31, 1941 - November 16, 2019

John “Jack” Haley McPike III, 78, of Edwardsville IL, passed away at home on November 16, 2019. Jack was born on August 30, 1941 in Alton, IL, and was raised with his three brothers and one sister in the town the McPike’s have called home for over 100 years. Jack was predeceased in death by his parents, John II and Irene McPike, his brother, Bill and a brother-in-law, Dick. Jack leaves behind his wife Judy, son Jack (Laura) McPike, granddaughters Alexa and Brooke, step-daughter Sherry (Tommy) Pfuhl, step-grandsons Andrew and Sean, sister Liz McPike, brother Jim (Julie) McPike, brother Ed (Martha) McPike and many beautiful nieces and nephews. After earning a B.S. and M.S. in Mathematics from SIUE he enjoyed a long and fulfilling career in education. Jack taught math at Riverview Gardens High School for 26 years and finished his career as Vice Principal. In 1976 Jack moved his wife and son to the countryside house on the outskirts of Edwardsville that he built with his own hands. For over 40 years he loved this home and land as much as anyone could love a home. Jack was a loving brother, husband, father and grandfather who would willingly give to those in need. He never asked for much, sometimes seeming aloof, but underneath that tough facade he was an emotional, caring man. Judy, Jim and Ed were wonderful during the final year helping Jack fight a difficult battle with cancer that ultimately took him from us too soon. In the end we lost a great man, but for those in heaven looking for a spirited and opinionated debate, get ready because here he comes. In lieu of flowers please take time to donate to your local food banks over the holiday season for those truly in need.