Bill graduated from Lake Howell High School and then went into the fire service. He was married to Jama Nye Dike on May 6, 1989.
Bill had a 30 year career with Orange County Fire & Rescue as a Firefighter/Engineer. He was a member of the First Church of Deland. He had a passion for fishing, rod making, woodworking and traveling.
Bill is survived by his children, Hannah (Dike) Paz (Richard) and Emily Dike; father, James Dike Sr.; and brothers, James Dike Jr. (Susan) and Timothy Dike (Roberta).
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.deltonamemorialfuneralhome.com for the Dike family.