Jack E. Helmey

Jack Helmey was born on February 4, 1941, and went home to be with the Lord on November 6, 2026, at the age of 85, surrounded by loved ones.

Jack made his living as a self-employed mobile mechanic and retired just a few years ago. He loved working with Savannah Distributing and took pride in keeping their delivery trucks in top shape for many years. In his younger days, he loved motorcycles and souping up cars, and he was always happy to tinker with anything that had an engine.

Jack rarely sat still. He enjoyed shooting his guns, fishing in his pond and catching crappie and bream in the river. He loved heading down to “the coast” with his wife Patsy, spending long days on the boat catching whiting, reds, spot tails or whatever else would bite. And if there was a chance to go crabbing, he did that too. At home, you could find him enjoying watching NASCAR with his snacks close by. He was a die-hard fan.

Of all the things Jack enjoyed, spending time with his family was his favorite. His granddaughters were the apples of his eye, but the smallest apples stole the show. His great-grandchildren, Griffen and Miley, brought him so much joy, and some of his happiest moments were spent cruising around the pond with them in his golf cart. He also loved to cut the fool with his brothers on the phone.

Jack is survived by Patsy, his beloved wife of 62 years, and their children, John (Billy) Helmey and his wife, Roxanne, and daughter Carmen Cribbs and her partner, Sonny Wright. He is also survived by his granddaughters, Dr. Bekah DeMet and her husband, Pete, Braeden Love and her husband, Brock, and Ashlyn Cribbs and her partner, Dylan Fontaine, and by his great-grandchildren, Griffen and Miley Fontaine. Jack also leaves behind brothers, Eddie Helmey, Ted Helmey, Arnold Helmey, Jimmy Helmey and two sisters, Sherry Finch and Debbie Helmey. He is preceded in death by his brothers Gene Helmey and Freddy Helmey.

There will be a celebration of life at Carlson and Riggs Funeral Home Hwy 119 Guyton, GA, on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 5:00 -7:00 P.M. The family has requested no flowers please, but to send any donations to your favorite charity.

His family will miss him dearly and think of him often, especially on a quiet ride around the pond or a good day out on the water.