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James Helduser Obituary
Feb. 27, 1957
- Feb. 26, 2010
James Robert "Jim Bob" Helduser, 52, of College Station, went to be with His Lord and Savior on Friday, Feb. 26, 2010.
Visitation with the family will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 1, at Hillier Funeral Home in Bryan. A memorial celebration will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, at Grace Bible Church, located at 700 Anderson St. in College Station. A private family burial will be at Aggie Field of Honor in Memorial Cemetery of College Station. Dr. Jimmy Cobb of San Marcos will officiate.
Born Feb. 27, 1957, in Groves, Jim Bob was the only child of Jim (Steed) and Robert Edward Helduser. He attended First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ in Port Arthur and was an Eagle Scout by age 13. An exceptional junior golfer, Jim Bob was also a three-sport athlete at Port-Neches Groves High School where he played on the PNG Indians state semi-finalist football team. He graduated with highest honors in 1975.
He attended Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, where he played on the squad that captured the 1975 NAIA championship. Jim Bob graduated summa cum laude in May 1979 with a degree in biology. He would later earn a master's degree in educational administration from Texas State University.
Jim Bob began his football coaching career at Rice University, where he coached from 1979 to 1984. He spent the next 11 seasons at Texas State University in San Marcos, where he coached almost every position before assuming head coaching responsibilities from 1992 to 1996. Other collegiate coaching jobs included Texas Christian University (1998 to 2000), the University of Alabama (2001 to 2002), and Texas A&M University (2003 to 2007). His offensive lines were continually ranked in the top 10 in the nation.
High school coaching jobs included Alief-Elsik High School, Lake Travis High School and Bryan High School, where he retired after the 2009 Viking football season.
A man of great integrity, Jim Bob was best known for his exceptional character and his passion for coaching football. It is not uncommon to hear people describe Jim Bob as "the finest man I've ever known." He was honest and fair, humble but self-confident, had an incredible work ethic and was dedicated to mentoring young athletes.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert, and his stepfather, Charles Everett Sr.
Survivors include his mother Jim Everett of Bryan, formerly of Groves; wife of more than 23 years, Janet; son and daughter-in-law, Brant and Noelle Helduser of Houston; daughters Kylene and Jenna Helduser of College Station; two grandchildren, Ashton and Hailey Helduser; step-siblings Charles Everett of Virginia, Debbie Everett of New York and Caroline Meyer of George West; sister-in-law Linda Wiegman of Austin and in-laws, Don and Dorothy Wiegman of San Antonio.
Honorary pallbearers for the memorial celebration will be the offensive linemen for the Bryan High School Viking varsity football team, Colton Barnes, Ryan Elkins, Alex Mendez, Logan Toomer and Daniel Wright.
Arrangements entrusted to Hillier Funeral Home, 2301 E. 29th St., Bryan, TX 77802, 979-822-1571.
Please view and sign the guestbook at www.hillierfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Darryl Grant
March 4, 2023
You're forever etched upon my heart, Jim. You were a treasure of tremendous value. I carry some semblance of you in the life I live. Thank you!
Darryl Grant
April 11, 2021
It's hard to believe that you left so soon. Yet, you're in my heart.
Former Bobcat,
Darryl Grant
Darryl Grant
February 17, 2021
As a former student and football player of SW Texas State, I asked coach his name and he said, Jim Bob Helduser. I thought he was joking. Coach Helduser left a profound impression upon me. When asked my name, I jokingly say, Jim Bob Helduser and watching others with incredulous looks on their faces. You've been in my heart since first meeting. RIP
Coach.
Doyle Parker
March 21, 2010
To the family of Jim Bob. I had the great pleasure of coaching with him at Rice in 1982-83. What a CLASS ACT and great person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barry Schulz
March 8, 2010
To the family of Jim Bob, my heart goes out to you. I always told people about a player that had the perfect LB name...Jim Bob Helduser. I enjoyed watching his success in the coaching ranks. I hope he's already caught up with Coach Jim Wacker, his coach at TLU. They are probably talking talking football and the NAIA National Championship Team of 1975. God Bless You and Give You Peace.
Anthony Limon
March 4, 2010
As a young student assignment starting out and later a coach Coach Helduser was not only a mentor, a colleague but most of all a friend! May God Bless You and Give You Peace.
Shelly Knight Osborne
March 4, 2010
Janet and family,
My heart goes out to you and your family. Jim Bob is a great example of what a husband, father, grandfather, and friend should be. He will be missed by so many but his legacy will be the Christian love and fellowship he shared with everyone he met. May God bless you and give you peace.
Don Wilson
March 3, 2010
As a fellow PNG classmate and Aggie please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of Jim Bob.
I always got a kick seeing him on the sidelines at TAMU and thought he would make the perfect head coach at Aggieland if given the chance, may he rest in peace.
March 2, 2010
God chooses to heal or not to heal for His own reasons. He cannot love us any more or less than He does at this moment. Whether He chooses to heal or take us home, His love remains constant.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate "Jim Bob's" life well lived.
We will continue to keep you all in our prayers.
~The Pope's (Ames, IA)~
Ronnie Kattner
March 2, 2010
Janet
I am so sorry to hear of your husbands loss. i just want to let you know that my prayers are with you and your family.
Ronnie Kattner
SWTSU Grad. 1978
March 2, 2010
jim and my familly were very close hell be missed jake messina jr
Renee Freyou Cummins
March 2, 2010
Mrs. Everett I am so sorry for your loss. There is no bond like that of a parent and child. Please know that you, Janet and the children are in my prayers. Jim Bob was a wonderful person who touched many lives. We are fortunate to have known him.
James Moore
March 2, 2010
I was lucky enough to spend two years working with Coach Helduser while I was at TCU. There was never a day that went by that I didn't learn something from him...and most of what I learned was not about football but more so about how to treat people and how to make sure to do things the right way. It is because of the lessons he taught me and the impact that I saw him have on young men's lives on a daily basis that I decided to become a coach myself. The impact that he has had on my life is not easliy put into words but I know that I would not be where I am today if it weren't for him.
We have lost a great coach and an even better person....my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Bryan Gossett
March 1, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Matthew Orlovsky
March 1, 2010
Coach Helduser was an exceptional man and coach. Even more so he was very blessed. When I was a college player at TCU he helped me out tremendously and saved my life. He will be sorely missed. May he rest in peace. Matthew Orlovsky (Charlottesville, VA)
March 1, 2010
Our Prayers are with the family. May God continue to strengthen and keep you.
Melvia Randle and Keith Randle
and family San Marcos, Texas
Sheryl Gregg
March 1, 2010
Janet and family,
We have a special place in our family for Jim Bob Helduser. He recruited Devin Gregg to TAMU. May the grace of God give you PEACE as we remember a wonderful man whose service was well done. Sheryl Gregg
Mary and Hank Krause
March 1, 2010
Janet, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jim Bob became a very special young man in our lives as he did his student teaching with Hank. You, Jim Bob and your family got to know my parents, Bill and Jeannette Pool, while you were at SWT. My parents, like us, thought the world of Jim Bob. May he rest in peace.
Dale Bottoms
March 1, 2010
Please accept my condolences upon the passing of Jim Bob. I am a classmate of his from PN-G. I remember him well. I am saddened at his passing at such a young age. My heart and prayers go out to his family. May God guide you in these trying times and welcome Jim Bob into his loving arms. God Bless you and keep you close in his arms.
David Wiley
March 1, 2010
Janet and Family,
I am personally crushed by this news. Jim Bob was probably the nicest man I had ever met and we're all at a loss for what to do next. What a fine person to be gone so early in life.
All my thoughts and prayers go to you and your family.
David Wiley
March 1, 2010
Janet and family,
Please accept my every sympathy at Jim Bob's death. He was an extraordinary individual and his legacy will endure for generations. May you experience the full measure of Christ's comfort in the coming days. With my prayers, Dunri Butaud Palmer
Dawn Robarts
March 1, 2010
Though I hadn't seen Jim Bob and Janet for years, I only have fond memories of their years at Texas State University . Jim Bob was one of the finest men I have had the pleasure to work with. I am so saddened by his death.
Todd, Katherine, Jacob and Haley Knight
March 1, 2010
Janet, please know that our prayers are with you and your family. Anything ya'll need please call me. God Bless You!
Mary Kay Imhoff
February 28, 2010
Mrs. Everett....I am so very sorry for the loss of your son. My prayers and thoughts are with you and his family. Mary Kay (Morvant) Imhoff
Melvin, Sheilah, Ashlee, and Rickey Smith
February 28, 2010
Janet, Kylene, Jenna, and the Helduser family please know that you are loved and in our prayers. We pray that you have peace, strength and guidance from The Almighty Father.
Scott Brown
February 28, 2010
To the family of Jim Bob Helduser, your husband, father and grandfather was a great man. Personal regards, Scott Brown
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