Max Eugene Helsley

Max Eugene Helsley January 24, 1939 - February 2, 2010 Max Eugene Helsley age 71 years, a resident of Greenfield, passed away Tuesday morning February 2, 2010 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. He was born January 24, 1939 in Greenfield and is the son of the late Forrest Jerome and Vera Delight (Richey) Helsley. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired in 2000 from Delco-Remy of Anderson. He attended Highest Praise Church in Greenfield, loved to restore cars, fish and hunt. He is survived by his wife Susan (Bray) Helsley of Greenfield; four sons, Max Anthony (Stacy) Helsley of Greenfield, Timothy Lee Helsley of Greenfield, Tracey Eugene (Kimberly) Helsley of Greenfield, Nathen Todd Helsley of Greenfield; step-son, Charles E. Kriner of Greenfield; two daughters, Darla Kay Tilley of Arizona, Sherry May Rankins of Greenfield, two brothers, Jim Helsley of Maxwell, Bobby Lee Helsley of Florida; two sisters, Nancy Helsley of Greenfield, Sally Lundy of Greenfield and 23 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters Phyllis Henderson and Lois Gray. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday at Stillinger Family Funeral Home, Pasco Chapel in Greenfield. Burial will follow in Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday. Comments To Max: Bullwhips, blacksnakes and bowie knives,up and down the banks of Brandywine, " coon hunting on Blue River, swimming at st. Paul, driving old cars.We had pet foxes, owls, snakes and anything else we could catch. Even a skunk once. Had a lot of fun. I will miss Max Condoleuces to Sue and family and Nancy, Sally Jimbo, Bobby, Darla and Sherry. Junior.Mary and Jeff Meek Maynardville,TN Morris Meek - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM Dear Sue, Tony, Tim ,Tracey and Todd. I am so sorry for your loss, Max was and always will be one of my favorite people. He was always good and kind hearted to " me and my son, he will be sadly missed and kindly remembered. Sincerely Melanie Riegle Melanie Riegle - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM I am very sorry for your loss. He was a great man and very wise. I hope you all get the strentgh to get through this tough time in your life. Remember he is in a better " place now without the pain he has been dealing with for quite some time. I am so glad he found the Lord before he had to go. Your family will be in our families thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God Bless!!! Jeannie McFarland - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM Sue, and Family, I was so sadden to hear of Max's passing; He was so loved by family and friends. I " know everyone will miss him! He had a definite way about him! When you think of family, think of Max! He was always for his family. He will live in all of our hearts forever! My prayers and thoughts of strength go out to each of you, Love always, Debbie Sirosky Debbie Sirosky - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM