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Mr. Jackie “Jack” Gray Hellard, 79, of Mocksville, went home to Heaven to be with family members who had gone before him and Jesus, his Savior, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury.  2 Corinthians 5:8 “Absent from the body and be present with the Lord”

He was born March 8, 1945 in Rowan County to the late Johnny William “J.W.” and Catherine Mae Spry Hellard. Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in the Vietnam Conflict.  He was a faithful member of Turrentine Baptist Church. Jack retired from Ingersol Rand after 30 years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a niece, Sandy Hellard.

Survivors include: his wife, Myra Hellard of the home, Sept. 12 would have been 55 years; a son, Jason Hellard of Mocksville; a daughter, Heather Jarvis of Clemmons; 3 grandchildren, Naomi Hellard, Sage Jarvis, and Summer Jarvis; a brother, Ron Hellard (Elissa); and a special nephew that was like a son, Trevor Hellard.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, Sept. 6 at Turrentine Baptist Church with Rev. Fred Carlton officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery with military honors. The family invites friends to visit with them at the church one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to: Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House, 1229 Statesville Blvd., Salisbury, NC 28144.

Online condolences: www.lambertfuneralhomenc.com.