John D. Helmstetler, Sr

John D. Helmstetler, Sr., 83, of Wyoming St., Carlsbad, NM, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at his home. There will be no visitation. A graveside service is scheduled for Thursday, April 9, 2015, 2:00 PM, at South Park Cemetery, Roswell, New Mexico with Pastor Jacob Ritz officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. John D. Helmstetler, Sr. was born February 16, 1932 in Tokio, Texas to Luther and Nellie May (Howard) Helmstetler. He married Arvella Looney in 1952 in Roswell, NM. John enjoyed playing the guitar. He worked as a truck driver and roofer. He was preceded in death by his parents and four children: John Helmstetler, Jr., Michael Ray Helmstetler, Diane Stevens and Allen Helmstetler. Survivors are his wife, Arvella Helmstetler of Carlsbad, NM; nine grandchildren: John Helmstetler, III, Luther Helmstetler, Otis Helmstetler, Leah Anne Helmstetler, Waylon Stevens, Clinton Stevens, Jerome Stevens, Amber Stevens, T.K. Wright; 13 great-grandchildren; brothers: Travis Helmstetler of Roswell, NM, Bill Helmstetler of Texas, Ken Helmstetler of Albuquerque, NM. Pallbearers will be John Helmstetler, III, Luther Helmstetler, Otis Helmstetler, Waylon Stevens, Jerome Stevens and T.K. Wright. Condolences may be expressed at dentonwood.com.