Jim Hellard dodged death when he fought in World War II, but his daughter LaTonna Wilson told him it was OK to finally let go Saturday.
The 100-year-old was one of the few remaining World War II veterans, and he died in his hometown of Lexington.
“He had a very good long life honestly until a month ago. He was walking almost 100 feet with a walker, even at 100 years old,” Wilson said. “When they say they were the greatest, toughest generation, they meant it.”…