Jack W. Helderman

Lenoir, NC- Mr. Jack Wilson Helderman, age 83, of Lenoir, died Thursday, February 7, 2008 at his home. Born July 12 1924 in Caldwell County, Mr. Helderman was a son of the late William Cary and Gladys Barlow Helderman and the husband of Edith Smith Helderman to whom he was married for 60 years. Mr. Helderman was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the VFW. He enjoyed gardening and was retired from Singer Furniture Company. He was a member of Lower Creek Baptist Church where he was known as the ?Candy Man? by all the kids. He was a deacon and Sunday school teacher. Surviving other than his wife are three sons, Larry Helderman and wife Charlene of Hudson; Terry Helderman and wife Nancy of Ocean Isle Beach; Gary Helderman and wife Cheryl of Hudson; one daughter, Sherry H. Kelley and husband Mark of Lenoir; three brothers, Hershel Helderman of Cleveland, OH; William Cary Helderman, Jr. of Hudson, FL; Franklin Helderman of Richfield, OH; two sisters, Virginia Lowman and Margaret Hopper, both of Newport Richie, FL; 11 Grandchildren and 13 Great-Grandchildren. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Eugene Helderman, Carroll Helderman and an infant brother. A celebration of Mr. Helderman?s life will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, February 10, 2008 at Lower Creek Baptist Church with Reverend Todd Braswell officiating. Burial will follow with Military Rites in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Richard Helderman, Chris Helderman, Jeff Drum, Darrin Davidson, Scott Melton and Joe Isaac. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 7 until 8:30 PM at Evans Funeral Service in Lenoir. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorials being made to Lower Creek Baptist Church, 633 Lower Creek Drive, NE, Lenoir, NC 28645 or Wig Bank of Caldwell County, 226 Mulberry Street, SW, Lenoir, NC 28645 or Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care, 902 Kirkwood Street, Lenoir, NC 28645. Online condolences may be sent to the Helderman Family at www.evansfuneralservice.com Evans Funeral Service of Lenoir is serving the Helderman Family. PDF Printable Version