Mr. Craig E. Helmick, 68 of Gilbertsville, KY died on Friday, August 14, 2015, at his home. He was a retired conductor for the Illinois Central Railroad. Mr. Helmick honorably served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam Era.
Born Monday, April 14, 1947 in Urbana, IL, he was the son of the late Wayne Helmick.
Surviving are his wife, Coleen Annette (Pierce) Helmick of Gilbertsville, KY; mother, Dorothy (Hart) Helmick of Gilbertsville, KY; sons, Bryndon Helmick of Benton, KY, Joel Helmick of Tolono, IL, Kevin Helmick of Tuscola, IL, Michael Helmick of Branson, MO, Jon Helmick of Christopher, IL and Caleb Bogaezyk of Calvert City, KY, brother, Calvin Helmick of Lansing, MI, sister, Connie Fontenot of Crosby, TX; and 9 grandchildren.
Memorial service is scheduled for a later date.