Robert Helfrich Obituary

The world bids farewell to Robert Helfrich of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, born in Columbus, Mississippi, departing on March 31, 2026 at the age of 72. Robert leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert Helfrich to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jan Eduard and Marjorie Brooks Helfrich; his brother Bo Helfrich; and his nephew Kevin Helfrich. He is survived by: his daughter Courtney Leigh Helfrich of Jackson; his siblings, Mary Lou McCoy (Calvin) of Bolton, Ray Helfrich of Meridian, Janet Mashburn (Bobby) of Bolton and Kasey Jones (Stennis) of Hattiesburg; and his close friend Blaze. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Fieldhouse for the Homeless ministry https://fieldhouseforhomeless.com, Southern Pines Animal Shelter https://www.southernpinesanimalshelter.org, or to the Forrest - Perry County Adult Drug Court Fund, Payable to the Pine Belt Foundation, 1501 Adeline St. Hattiesburg, MS, 39401 or online at https://www.pinebeltfoundation.org (please write Drug Court on the memo line).