Saturday, March 26, 2011

Mr. Helphenstine

Oscar Helphenstine Jr., born April 16, 1930, passed away March 24, 2011, at Fleming County Hospital.

He was a retired carpenter.

Oscar was the son of the late Oscar and Lennie Helphenstine Sr.

He was proceeded in death by son, Keith Helphenstine; and brother, Roy Helphenstine.

He is survived by his children, Danny (Kathy) Helphenstine of Tollesboro, and Connie (Jackie) Williamson of Flemingsburg . He is also survived by his grandchildren, Dana (Roger) Gulley, Michael (Melissa) Williamson and Jeff Williamson of Flemingsburg, and Brian (Teresa) Helphenstine and Chris (Julie) Helphenstine of Tollesboro. He is survived by great-grandchildren, Britani, Michelle, Carley Gulley, Brandon Williamson, Alexis and Tate Williamson, Tierra Tulley and Bryson Helphenstine; two brothers, Ronnie Helphenstine of Tollesboro, and William Helphenstine of Florida; and a sister, Mary Grayson of Pennsylvania. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Services will be conducted Sunday, March 27, at 2 p.m., at Boone-Nickel Funeral Home. with John Moore officiating.

Visitation will be from noon until time of service, Sunday at the funeral home.

Pallbears will be Mike and Jeff Williamson, Chris and Brian Helphenstine, Roger Gulley, Chase Rushing and Koty Riley.  Honoray Pallbears will be Britani and Michelle Gulley.

Friends may sign guestbook at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com