A celebration of life for Leonard Pike, known as the father of the Texas 1015 Supersweet Onion, will be April 13 in Bryan, Texas.
Pike, who died Jan. 12, was a Texas A&M University AgriLife Research scientist who often traveled to the Rio Grande Valley to work with growers on onions and other vegetables, including a maroon carrot with boosted antioxidant levels.
Friends, colleagues and family members will gather at 1 p.m. April 13 at Still Creek Ranch in Bryan, according to his obituary. Leonard and his wife, Roxy have been supporters of the ranch, which provides a safe environment for at-risk children.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Still Creek Ranch, or towards the “Lead by Example” endowed scholarship fund in memory of Pike, to assist Horticultural Science students. To donate to the scholarship, go to https://www.txamfoundation.com/give.aspx, click on “search accounts,” and where it says “enter giving account or number,” enter “Leonard M. Pike Endowed Scholarship.”
Pike, who retired in 2006, was known for making and handing out fresh onion rings at trade shows.
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