SAN ANTONIO, Texas - George R. Helker, 63, passed away Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, in San Antonio. He was born on July 8, 1948, to the late Jeanne and Robert F. Helker. He was a graduate of Caesar Rodney High School Class of 1966. George starred in football and in track was a state record holder for the Discus. He went on to the University of Delaware and was a member of the Blue Hen Football Team. His love of golf followed him through his life playing at every chance and all over the world. He was a Vietnam Veteran, honorable discharged Nov. 28, 1972, with rank of SSG in the United States Air Force. George worked and retired from AT&T later working with MCI/Federal Government/Concert and most recently with Citi holding a position of VP of credit card operations worldwide. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeanne and Robert F. Helker; his wife, Marie; and daughter-in-law, Joslyn. He is survived by his younger brother, Edward F. Helker of Middletown; his daughter, Nicole and her husband Ryan Kachmar of New Castle; stepson, Kevin Callahan and his wife Kerri; and grandchildren, Austin and Ella, all of Petersburgh, Va. George was recently engaged to Diane Chambers of Arlington, Texas. Friends and family may call Sunday, Jan. 22, between 5 and 7 p.m. at Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Burial will be private at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association, 200 Continental Dr., Suite 101, Newark, DE 19713. Letters of condolence can be sent via www.pippinfuneralhome.com.