Robert Henderson Helvey, Jr.

Robert Henderson Helvey, Jr. 83, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away Monday, August 24, 2026, at CENTRA Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia Diane Helvey.

Born August 31, 1942, in Radford, VA, he was a son of the late Robert Henderson Helvey, Sr. and Sallie Rhodes Helvey. He was also preceded in death by a son Tracy Glenn Helvey and two brothers, Charles Helvey and Richard Helvey. He retired from Archer Creek Foundry (Lynchburg Foundry) as a maintenance supervisor after many years of service. He later retired from his second career with Lynchburg-Stained Glass. He was of the Methodist faith.

Robert is survived by his wife Diane Helvey; his daughter, Melanie Kirkpatrick and her husband, Michael and two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held Monday, August 31, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. in Virginia Memorial Park Chapel with Rev. Irvine Reynolds officiating.

Diuguid Waterlick Chapel, 434-237-2722, is serving the family.