John "Jw" William Helwig

Mr. John William "J.W." Helwig, Sr. age 64, of Keystone Heights passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017 from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born in Ft. Lauderdale on July 7, 1953 to the late Capt. Richard and Betty (Fisler) Helwig and had served in the United States Army. Prior to Johns retirement he was a crane operator. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles, playing pool, fishing, building and flying model airplanes and boats along with doing macram. John is survived by his three children, John-John Helwig, Jr. of Keystone Heights, Shane Helwig of New York and Jenny Maynes of Vermont; a brother, Wayne Helwig of Middleburg; a half brother, Richard Lantagne of Ohio; three sisters, Janet Swails of Citra, Kathy Kowalski of Ohio and Margaret Nelson of New York. Also left behind are his two granddaughters, Makenah and Kaitlyn; a great granddaughter due in December and the mother of his three children, Linda Dawson Helwig of New York. There are no scheduled services at this time. Arrangements are under the care of JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 340 E. WALKER DR. KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL 32656. 352-473-3176.www.jonesgallagherfh.com Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Keystone Heights 340 East Walker Drive Keystone Heights FL - 32656 US (352) 473-3176