Roy D. Helpenstill Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Roy D. Helpenstill in Gilmer, Texas, who passed away on January 9, 2021 at the age of 77. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jewell Lee and Vera Davis Helpenstill; his parents-in-law, Obie and Corine Williams; his brother-in-law Sonny Chipman; and his brothers, James, Edwin and Ray (Flossie).
He is survived by: his children, Jeana Lori and Jeremy Helpenstill; his wife Linda Williams Helpenstill; his siblings, Alice Helpenstill Chipman, Troy Helpenstill and Vernon Helpenstil (Thelma); his siblings-in-law, Jo Lovelady, Frances Helpenstill, Trenia Helpenstill, Kathy Williams, O. W. Williams (Lynda) and Bobby Williams (Mary); and his granddaughter Caitlin Drennan. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins.
Due to Covid, a private memorial service and luncheon for Roy will be held 11AM until 1PM, Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the First Baptist Fellowship Hall in Gilmer.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Traditions Health Care and Hospice, 4362 US Highway 259 N, Suite A, Longview, TX 75605; First Baptist Church, 304 Buffalo St, Gilmer, TX 75644; First United Methodist Landscape Fund, 105 N. Montgomery St, Gilmer, TX 75644; or or UT Hope Cancer Center, 721-A Clinic Dr, Tyler, TX 75701.
