Billy Helmick

Billy Roger Helmick, 78, of Lorena, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2013. A memorial service honoring his life will be 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2013 with Rev. Robert Buchannan officiating at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.

Bill was born September 6, 1934 in Waxahachie, TX to Everett Lee and Rebecca Helmick. After school, Bill began a career at Texas Farm Bureau. After working for over 30 years in Insurance, he returned to his first love and began another career as an owner and operator of a trucking business. Bill enjoyed his business. He had many trucks and kept working until he was called home. Bill was active in the Rotary Club and other civic groups and community activities.

Bill is survived by his wife of nearly 56 years, Nell Rose Helmick; children, Donna Lynn Atkinson, of Waco, Elizabeth Diane Heppel, of Plano, Thomas Craig Helmick and wife, Jill, of Pleasanton; brother, Michael Lee Helmick and wife, Jean; grandchildren, Misty, Chris, Chris, Andrea, Evan, and Sarah; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.

Memorial Service

11:30 AM ,Friday, July 12, 2013
Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel
8220 Woodway Drive Waco, TX, McLennan 76712