William Joseph Helwig

William J. Helwig Jr. was born October 11, 1926 in Visalia CA to Edith and William Helwig Sr. After 88 years of living in Visalia, William (Bill) passed away on August 2, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years Faun Helwig, and his mother and father and sisters. He is survived by his daughter Cheryl Parsley and son in law Jim Parsley. Also surviving are grandchildren; Donald Wells, Jimmy Parsley, Kristin Wells, Mathew Wells, Jodi Liberatore and nephew Sean Hancock as well as numerous other nieces and nephews. Bill graduated from Visalia Union High School in 1944. He then enlisted in the Army in 1945, he received an honorable discharge in February 1947. Returning to Visalia, he began a 35 year career with Pacific Telephone. He later became a splicing Supervisor and served a term as president of the Sequoia Council of Telephone Company Pioneers. In 1953 he married the love of his life, Faun. Bill was a kind and generous, he never turned anyone away who needed help. He helped many nieces and nephews from time to time. He loved his family unconditionally. Bill loved country music, NASCAR and most of all,,,,old western movies. His subscription to Hot Rod Magazine should go another 20 years, he is paid that far in advance. The family would like to thank Dr. Dhillon and the nurses at Kaweah Delta for their exceptional service, help and compassion. Bill will be truly missed by family and friends. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 9, 2015 from 4-7PM. Funeral Service will by at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel on Monday, August 10, 2015, 10:30AM with burial to follow at Visalia District Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.salseranddillard.com SURVIVED BY: Daughter: Cheryl & husband Jim Parsley of Visalia Nephew: Sean Hancock of Modesto Grand Children: Donnie Wells, Kristin Wells, Mathew Wells, Jimmy Parsley and Jodi Liberatore, also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Wife of 44 years Faun Helwig VISITATION WILL BEGIN: Sunday, August 9, 2015, 4-7PM at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel SERVICES: Funeral Service will be held Monday, August 10, 2015 at 10:30AM at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel BURIAL – Visalia District Cemetery

William Joseph Helwig

October 11, 1926 - August 2, 2015