Thomas Helentjaris of Hohenwald, Tennessee

May 29, 1948 - March 2, 2021

Thomas Floyd Helentjaris, age 72, resident of Hohenwald, passed away Tuesday, March 2 at his
home surrounded by family.

Visitation will be Saturday, March 13, at Blondy Church of God in Hohenwald, TN from 10-12. The
memorial service will be conducted immediately following visitation with Jeff Gandy, John
Powers and Ken Crowell officiating. Heritage Funeral Home of Columbia is assisting the family
with their arrangements.

Born May 29, 1948 in Dayton, OH, he was the son of the late Leo and Henrietta White
Helentjaris and the husband of Brenda Talley Helentjaris. He received his BS in Education from
Wright State University and a Masters Degree from University of St. Francis. He impacted
numerous lives as a teacher before becoming an administrator. Anyone who knew him knows
that he was an avid golfer who enjoyed spending time with his family and his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons; Thomas “TC” Helentjaris of Celina, OH and
Nick (Melissa) Helentjaris of Charlottesville, VA; his bonus children: Jamie (Tammy) Clifton
and Amy (Shannon) Banks, both of Hohenwald and Starr (David Riley) Smith of Jackson;
brother: Dave (Linda) Helentjaris of Celina, OH; sister: Linda Creiglow of Tompkinsville, KY;
grandchildren: Theodora, Katie, Evan, Ciara, Sam, Saige, Chilton, Ty, Cade and Bo; six great
grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother: Chris
Helentjaris and brother-in-law: Charlie Creiglow.