James Anderson Pike, age 80, of Amelia, passed from this life on July 9, 2020.  He is preceded in death by his parents; James Melvin Pike and Pearl Anderson Pike and his sister Nancy Jones.  Survivors include his sister; Shelba Smith of Covina, California, three nieces ,and  one nephew .  James was a retired welder, and a proud veteran of the U. S. Army.    Funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Friday July 17, 2020 at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery with military honors being rendered.  Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 PM on Thursday July 16, at the Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home 16409 Court St. in Amelia. .