Jr. Helms went to be with our Lord on Friday, August 24, 2012.
He was born in Monroe NC on September 4, 1948, the son of the late Elgin Helms, Sr. and Mildred Price Helms.
Surviving is his wife Sonja Talley Helms of the home; sons, Lonnie Helms (Jennifer) of Hampstead NC and Michael T Smith (Angie) of Maco NC; daughter, Ruthann Gutwald (Stanley) of Wilmington NC; three step-sons, Ray Wallace of Hampstead NC, Kenneth Wallace (Lana) of Winnabow NC and Kevin Wallace (Amanda) of Maco, NC; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren; sister Brenda Helms (Charles) of Monroe NC; special trucking friend, Ricky Lanier (Francis) of Maco, NC;
and a host of nieces and nephews, aunts and cousins in Monroe NC.
A memorial service to celebrate JR’s life will be held on September 1, 2012 at 2:00 pm at Cornerstone Baptist Church 1638 Lanvale Road Leland NC.
Officiating will be Reverend Bob Collins.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jr’s name to the Cornerstone Baptist Church, c/o P.O. Box 387, Leland, NC 28451.
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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, Village Road Chapel, 525 Village Road, Leland, NC 28451. 910.383.3511
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