David Gentry Hellard went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 8, 2019, in Shenandoah, Texas. He was born, June 15, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan to Everett and Ava Hellard. David is preceded in death by his wife Vicki, his parents Everett and Ava Hellard.
David was a Biology teacher, Bible class teacher and coached swimming as well as football for nineteen years while having a lawn maintenance business. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, spending time with friends and family. David was a Deacon at West Conroe Baptist Church for thirty years. He loved his church and was always willing to help others. David was a lifetime member of the Montgomery County Fair Association and served on numerous committees but his favorite committee was the calf scramble committee. David was also on the Literary Society. He was loved by many.
He graduated from Conroe High School then continued his education at Hillsdale Bible College and graduated with a B. A. in music where he continued on to Sam Houston State University, graduating with a B. A. in Kinesiology.
He is survived by his children, Sara Stewart and husband Clayton, Joshua Hellard and wife Emily, Jonathan Hellard, Kara Lummus and her husband James, his sister Everyl Getz, brother-in-law Randy Metzler and wife Victoria. Grandchildren are Briley Edwards-Lummus, Everette and Avary Hellard with numerous nieces, nephew, other relatives and a host of friends.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, for 5:00pm - 8:00pm. at Cashner Funeral Home, 801 Teas Road, Conroe, Texas 77303. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at West Conroe Baptist Church, 1855 Longmire Road, Conroe, Texas 77304, at 10:30 am with Dr. Jay Gross officiating. Pallbearers will be Joshua Hellard, Jonathan Hellard, Clayton Stewart, James Lummus II, Allan Edwards and George Murray.
