Oraln Andrew Helmick's Obituary
Obituary
Orlan Andrew Helmick, 78, of Middletown, MD, formerly of Poolesville, went home to be with the Lord on July 9, 2017. He was the loving husband of Carole for 59 1/2 years. Born on December 13, 1938 in Danese, WV, he was the son of the late Clyde C. Helmick and Imogene H. Allen. Surviving, in addition to his wife are two sons, Rick Helmick of Adamstown, MD, Mike Helmick and wife Sue of Jefferson, MD; three sisters, Roberta Fulk of North Carolina, Shirley Thomas of West Virginia, Betty Lou Luallin of Arizona; one brother Lewis (Bub) Helmick of North Carolina; three grandchildren, Zach Helmick of Georgia, Austin Helmick of Adamstown, MD and Dakota Helmick of Adamstown, MD. The family would like to recognize two special caregivers, Lewis and Mary Helmick. Orlan started coaching little league football in Upper Montgomery County. He went door to door to get the sports leagues started. This eventually led to him coaching basketball and baseball. In 1977 he started Metlfab with his wife and two sons, which is still operating today. During this time, Orlan found God and dedicated his life to the Lord. Family will be receiving friends on Friday, July 21st from 1-3 PM and 6-8 PM at Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Road, Barnesville, MD 20838 where funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, July 22nd. Interment to follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 9501 Catoctin Mountain Hwy, Frederick, MD 21701. Those desiring to give memorial contributions, the family asks that it go to Frederick Baptist Church, 5305 Mt Zion Rd, Frederick, MD 21703. VisitationHilton Funeral Home22111 Beallsville Rd.Barnesville, MD 20838 Friday, July 21, 2017 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ServiceHilton Funeral Home22111 Beallsville Rd.Barnesville, MD 20838 Saturday, July 22, 2017 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM BurialResthaven Memorial Gardens9501 Catoctin Mtn HwyFrederick, MD 21701 Saturday, July 22, 2017 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
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