John Edwin Helsley of Granbury, Texas passed away on February 22, 2020 at the age of 77. He was born on March 30, 1942 to Albert Norris Helsley, Sr. and Julia Marie (Littlejohn) Helsley in Dallas, Texas. John graduated with the class of 1960 from McKinney High School in McKinney, Texas. He attended the University of Houston, North Texas State University, and Gupton-Jones Mortuary School. John married Penny (Money) Helsley on August 27, 1965 in Denton, Texas.
During his professional career, John spent time as a mortician/funeral director, bank officer, insurance agent, Lake Granbury Area Chamber of Commerce Manager, and rail district consultant. His most important job was being the “all-time” quarterback for his grandsons’ backyard football games.
John is survived by his wife, Penny Helsley of Granbury, Texas; son, Bart Helsley and wife, Jennefer of Keller, Texas; grandsons, Sam Helsley, Spencer Helsley and Jack Helsley, all of Keller, Texas; nephews, Thad Helsley and wife, Dorie of McKinney, Texas, Alan Helsley and wife, Jackie of Fairview, Texas, Thomas Ford and wife, Elise of Roanoke, Texas; and niece, Julie Cardwell and husband, Jim of El Paso, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Judy Helsley and brother, Albert Helsley, Jr.
A memorial graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Ridgeview Memorial Park, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas 75013.
In support of our local, state, and federal govt including CDC directives and to protect the physical health, safety and well-being of our community, the following are Ridgeview Memorial Parks guidelines. All are invited to attend the Graveside Service, maintaining social distancing or you may remain in your vehicle. You will be able to listen to the service through speakers set up at the gravesite.
The graveside service will also be video recorded and will be available following the graveside service on John's obituary page.
Memorials may be given to the Children Medical Center in Dallas, Texas https://give.childrens.com/give
Youtube link for service https://youtu.be/ocZPLq79SQM