Jerry Helphinstine, 68, Mooresville, died suddenly at home on January 31, 2010.  Jerry was born July 14, 1941, in Hillsboro, Kentucky, to the late Floyd and Dorothy (Fogleman) Helphinstine. 

Mr. Helphinstine worked for Amtrak as a carman for 35 years, retiring in 2000.  He enjoyed camping, fishing, model airplanes, and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Joy. 

Survivors include his wife, Hazel (Baker) Helphinstine, to whom he was united in marriage Dec. 21, 1963; son, Jerry “Cowboy” Helphinstine, II of Mooresville; daughter, Karyn Lawrence (Dale) of Mooresville; sister, Jo Ann Willeroy of Morehead, Kentucky; grandsons, Joshua and Jesse Lawrence. 

Local visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 1, 2010, 4 to 8 p.m., in the Carlisle & Son Funeral Chapel.  Funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., Friday, February 5, 2010, in Hutton Funeral Home, 7634 Hillsboro Rd, Hillsboro, KY, with calling there from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, February 4, 2010.  Burial will be in Hillsboro Cemetery.  To continue reading Jerry's Life Story, share a favorite memory, or sign the online guest registry, visit http://www.lifestorynet.com/memories/55730/.