Hays, Kansas – Thomas D. Pyke, age 62, died Thursday, February 12, 2015, at his home in Hays, Kansas.

He was born December 12, 1952, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky to Kenneth Raymond and Carole Louise (Allison) Pyke. He married Kathy (Newlin) on June 19,1976, in Overland Park, Kansas.

He was a sales representative for 34 years with Kraft Foods and retired in 2007. He grew up in Abilene and was a 1970 graduate of Abilene High School. He earned a B.S. in Business in 1974 at Fort Hays State College and has been a resident of Hays since 1976. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and was an avid KU sports fan.

Survivors include his wife, Kathy Pyke, of the home; one son, Scott Pyke and fiancée, Amanda Johnson, Hays, KS; one granddaughter, Cobie Pyke and one expected grandchild; his parents, Kenneth & Carole Pyke, Abilene, KS; one brother, Dale Pyke and wife, Dianne, Springfield, MO; one niece, Amanda Bayless and husband, Matt; and one nephew, Chris Pyke.

Services are 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. Burial in Fort Hays Memorial Gardens Cemetery Hays, Kansas.

Visitation is from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, and from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, all at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays.

Memorials to Fort Hays Men’s Golf Association or grandchildren’s education. Condolences can be sent via e-mail to [email protected].