Obituaries
William E. “Will” Helmick, Jr., 49
William “Will” E. Helmick Jr., 49, of Lititz, died unexpectedly from natural causes at home on Friday, May 11, 2012.
Born August 7, 1962, he was the son of William E. and Linda (Firestone) Helmick, of Lititz. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley A. Ritter, Glen Burnie, MD.
Will is survived by two daughters; Abbey Helmick, of Lebanon and Shelby Helmick, of Lititz; granddaughter, Tianna Helmick, of Lebanon; two sisters, Diana Lynn Black, of Lancaster and Sherry, wife of Robert Davis, of Leola; three brothers, Tony Helmick, husband of Justine (Ritzman), of Centerville, Gregory Helmick, partner to Robin Crouse, Ephrata, and Elvis Budd Helmick, PA. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
He adored his furry friends Billy, Emmy, Sassy and numerous that have passed including Smokey, Pepsi, and Baby.
He attended J. P. McCaskey High School. Over the years Will has worked for Whitmoyer Chevrolet, Lancaster Malleable Castings, Simon Ladder, Lancaster Parking Authority, and several Auto Detailing Centers, including his own business, Red Rose Detailing.
He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his friends and family, all who would agree that Will loved to make others smile with his humor and special stories. Will was a devoted Cowboys fan – how about them Cowboys!!
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Joe Rager who Will spoke of frequently. Joe was like a brother/father/mentor/close friend all rolled into one – may we all be blessed with such a friend.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, May 18, 2012 at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. A viewing will be held Thursday night, May 17, 2012 from 7-9:00PM at the funeral home and on Friday May 18, 2012 from 10-11:00AM.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Lititz Springs Park, P. O. Box 110, Lititz, PA 17543 (please specify for William Helmick, Jr). A bench bearing Will’s name will be placed in the park. To send online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100
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So sorry for your great loss. Prayers to you all as you go through the greiving process. Love you Sherry & Diana.
<3 Kelley
A man of many trades my heart goes out to your family and friends. You were the WORLD WILL ,you and your summertime stories whether people believed you or not you still told them. Only you knew Will but we really did too:) You will be missed deeply. I’m gonna miss the games this year with out you here to call and say "How ’bout them BOY’S"….or "what time is the Game"?? PEACE BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY
LOVE
Shelly Stevens Segnor
To all my family in PA. We in MD send our deepest sympathy at the untimely passing of Will. May you all find peace in knowing he is in a better place and watching over you all. Know that we are prating for you all. Much Love from MD.
Janet Reinhardt (Moore)
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Helmick Family…
Dick and Arlene Walton
Rick Walton
Dawn Sproul
My thoughts & prayers to you all at this difficult time. I’m Wills’ cousin (daughter of Flossie Helmick Mayne-Alva’s sister) I only met Will a few times when we were very young. He was a joyful person. I know God will give you all strength to get through this.
God bless.
Wanda Hoke
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Will was a wonderful person always ready to help others. He will be missed.
Let us have the strength to get us through these times, and the heart to lean on each other. My heart goes out to Abbey, Shelby, Lynn, Tony, Greg, Nan, Pap and of course my mom. We will all miss you every day uncle Will! Rest Easy till we meet again I love you!
Erica Byers ( Sherry’s daughter)
I am sorry for the untimely loss of your brother, Tony. He was full of life and will be missed but remember the memories always live within your heart.
My deepest sympathy to the entire family-
Julie Gardner
(formerly of Chapman Ford)
I am so sorry for the loss of will and will pray for the family of william in their lost I hope for nothing but the best for them all we will miss you william
his cousin william son of howard helmick
