Walt Helmick Obituary

The memory of Walt Helmick (Marlinton, West Virginia), who passed away on September 6, 2025 at the age of 81, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. 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, Dock Helmick and Cleo Blevins Helmick; his daughter Shelley Renee Helmick; his siblings, Loretta Helmick Judy, Pauline Helmick Eary, Imogene Helmick Brenwalt, Elinor Helmick Hudnall, Bill Helmick, Lowell Payne and Mick Payne; and his wife Rita Hedrick-Helmick.

He is survived by: his sons, Samuel J. Helmick (Jeanne Helmick), Timothy W. Helmick (Terri Helmick) and Brian C. Helmick (Colleen Helmick); his siblings, Shirley Helmick Delaney, Patricia Helmick Hamrick, Robert Helmick and Ellsworth "Sonny" Helmick; his grandchildren, Mackenzie Helmick, Madison Helmick, Bryce Helmick, Isaac Helmick (Katie Helmick), Nick Helmick, Sarah Helmick, Abbi Helmick Wolak (Jared Wolak), Margaret Helmick (Bailey Johnson), Dock Helmick, Betsy Helmick and Colin Helmick; his great grandchildren, Helen Wolak and Louis Johnson; and his sister-in-law Lisa Hedrick (Rick Miller).

The family requests those who wish to honor Walt's life, please make a donation to your favorite charity.