Dion M. Helman, age 52, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 3:20 AM at the State of the Heart Hospice Care Center, Greenville, Ohio. He was born on February 19, 1963 in Troy, Ohio, to Lysle (Cacilia) Helman Sr. of Greenville and Gloria Jean (Richard) Forsythe of Florida.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 31 years Julia (Trissell) Helman of Greenville; son and daughter in law, Daniel & Cassidy Helman of Greenville; grandchildren, Carter and Lillian Helman; brother, Lysle Helman Jr. of Ohio; sisters and brothers in law, Crystal & Keith Stinson of Georgia, Marty & Mike Kohlbaker of Missouri, and Michelle Ferguson of Ohio; sister in law, Lori Helman of Ohio; step sisters, Barbara Meister, Ruth Leedom, Donna Sharp, Karen Price, Linda Owens and Nancy Welbaum; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Darren Helman.
Dion was a true family man. He particularly loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was an avid Harley Davidson rider and Bengals fan. He also loved spending time at Kozy Kamp Ground. Dion was a member of the Moose and Eagles Lodge in Greenville.
There will be a service held on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with Pastor Mike Kohlbaker officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery, Greenville, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Monday, March 2, 2015 from 5-8 PM at the funeral home.
It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to State of the Heart Hospice. Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com