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Bruce Helmly Obituary
Savannah
Bruce Stephen Helmly, 66, of Savannah, Georgia, died Wednesday evening, January 8, 2020, at Memorial University Medical Center.
Born in Savannah, Georgia, he was a son of Eleanor "Ellie" Sue Hall Loewen and Harry Lanier Helmly, Sr. Bruce was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. He retired as a Master Firefighter from the City of Savannah Fire Department.
Surviving are his wife, Tara Smith Helmly; two daughters, Jessica L. Richard and her husband, Paul, and Stephanie Dial; five grandchildren, Ethan Richard, Brayden Richard, Jordin Richard, Nolan Harwell and Josie Dial; one great-grandson, Avery Buffer; his mother, Eleanor "Ellie" Sue Hall Loewen; his father, Harry Lanier Helmly, Sr.; one sister, Linda H. Ross and her husband, John; two brothers, Harry L. Helmly, Jr. and his wife, Katrina, and Glenn Helmly, and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 Sunday afternoon, January 12, 2020, at Gamble Funeral Service - 410 Stephenson Avenue.
A memorial service will be held at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, January 12, 2020, in the chapel of Gamble Funeral Service conducted by Pastor Steve Hilgeman. Interment will be private.
Remembrances: Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation, Inc. – 3614 J. Dewey Gray Circle, Augusta, Georgia 30909.
Please share your thoughts about Bruce and his life at www.gamblefuneralservice.com
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Darrel and Linda Moore
January 3, 2023
Bruce lived right across the street from us for many years. He was a good friend and a better neighbor couldn´t be asked for. We miss him a lot.
January 15, 2020
Knew Bruce many years ago. Very sweet and kind person. Always smiling. I am so sorry to see this. Prayers for his family and may he Rest in Peace.
Wanda Arnold
erin wainwright
January 14, 2020
My deepest condolences to Bruce's family, I knew him from the Studebaker days, I loved dancing with him, he was quite a dancer. He leaves a legacy behind for sure. So very Sorry for your loss.
angela brisendine
January 13, 2020
Glynn and family, I was saddened to hear about Bruce. Know that you are all in my prayers. May God wrap His arms around you all and comfort you.
Butch Braddy
January 13, 2020
So sorry to hear this...
Bruce was a "cut up" and always supported our music! Always wanted to hear our Led Zep medley!
Bruce we will always play it in your memory!!
Lynda Wilensky
January 12, 2020
I have know Bruce since high school;lots of laughs!! Ihaven't seen him in years, but sad to hear this tragic news! My prayers and deepest sympathy are with the family!
Jeffrey Finucci
January 12, 2020
A better friend would be hard to find. I'll miss Bruce.
January 12, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kim Ridgway Bennett
January 12, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Karen Hulme Harrelson
Randy and Kim Cone
January 11, 2020
You will be truly missed, but we know you are in a better place... My long time friend.
Stan Allen
January 11, 2020
RIP brother! Prayers for the family.
Dennis & Jeannie (Siebert) Lanier
January 11, 2020
Mrs. Eleanor, Harry, and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I grew up with Bruce through school and at Redeemer Lutheran. He will be missed. May God surround you all with his comforting arms and give you His peace.
Bruce, May you rest in peace.
Herschel and Margaret Siebert
January 11, 2020
Eleanor and Harry, We want to send our deepest sympathy to you and the rest of the family. We remember Bruce at Redeemer Lutheran.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Larry McPherson
January 11, 2020
To the family of the late Bruce Helmly, sorry for your lost and sending my condolences. Remembering Bruce from our high schools days at Johnson High. We played football together at Johnson and ever time we spoke during high school and years later he would call me by nickname "Jeep". Rest in peace classmate.
January 11, 2020
I was so sad to hear this news.
I first met Bruce 40 years ago at the old Station 6 on Barnard Street. We worked together there and at the new station on Liberty Parkway for many years.
Bruce was his own man;: one of a kind. His high octane energy was shared with everyone he met and he was quick to make you laugh. He was not someone you could easily forget and always stood out from all those around him.
My prayers go out to all the family.
Joe and Georgia Byrd
Jake Ross
January 11, 2020
Goodbye old friend. God Bless, Rest In Peace.
January 10, 2020
Harry and family, real sorry about Bruce.
I will miss him deeply. May god bless you all.
Larry "TURP" Spear
William Parrish
January 9, 2020
So very sorry for your loss. Many thoughts and prayers are going to all the family and friends.
Through all these years we have such good memories of Bruce, fun and crazy ones, and will cherish them all always.
Many prayers to you all,
Billy and Pat Parrish
Diane Lord Lepori
January 9, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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