Harry Edward Helsley "Paw Paw"

May 14, 1944 - May 19, 2021

Heishman/Valley Funeral Service would like to send condolences to the family of Mr. Harry Helsley. Harry Edward Helsley “PawPaw”, 77, of Woodstock, passed from this life to life eternal on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Winchester Medical Center. He was born at home in Middletown on May 14, 1944 to the late Harry Hillard Helsley and Bethel “Peggy” O’Furr Ritter Helsley. Harry was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Allen Helsley. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Emmelyn Gochenour Helsley, daughter Cyrene Helsley Ryan (Bobby) of Woodstock, and granddaughters Kelsey Ryan Williams (Mike) of Maurertown and Mackenzie Brooke Ryan of Woodstock, brother Robert Junior Helsley (Vivian) of Springfield WV, sisters Doris Virginia “Ginny” Kirby and Margaret Ann Clem both of Stephens City. PawPaw also leaves behind numerous family and friends who loved him dearly. His work history included Gochenour’s Bus Service, Woodstock Aileen, Stephens City and Middletown Quarries, Fleetwood Travel Trailers and PTL Enterprises. His love for life showed in everyone who knew him. Some of his fondest moments were spent with his hunting buddies at the Mountain Top Hunting Club, and being with his family and friends on all the great trips over the years. Harry enjoyed making people laugh. He was a dedicated member who loved his church serving as an elder and deacon at St. John’s UCC, Harrisville. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 21 from 6-8 p.m. at the church located at 1466 Harrisville Road, Toms Brook. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 22 at 2 p.m. at the church with Pastor Joe Fleming officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. John’s UCC Cemetery c/o Carol Fogle at 1810 Maurertown Mill Road, Toms Brook VA 22660 or to the Woodstock Rescue Squad at PO Box 221, Woodstock VA 22664.