1937
Kenneth
2017
Kenneth Helms
February 12, 1937 — June 26, 2017
Kenneth Helms
1937-2017
Gastonia – Kenneth Helms, 80, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2017, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Gaston County on February 12, 1937 to the late George and Ella Huffman Helms.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Marcus Galen Helms and sister, Brenda Lois Helms Price.
Kenneth was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother who will be greatly missed! He LOVED his wife, he told her every day she was beautiful and he loved her! Kenneth was a family man; he could fix anything and enjoyed gardening. He taught his children to always look outside the box. Kenneth retired from the US Army after 20 years of dedicated service where he was a Warrant Officer. He later worked at Jenkins Metal and Glass Tech. Kenneth was a member of Christ United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Retta Lynn Eaker Helms; son, Kenneth Everette Helms (Carrie); daughters, Dana Helms Martin (David); Kimberly Helms Huffman (Dustin); grandchildren, Mathew Helms, Danielle Almond (Trent) Mathew Huffman, and Julia Huffman; brother, George "Joe" Helms (Sandra); sisters, Mary Ella Helms Hobbie (Alton) and Elizabeth Helms Redding (Robert); brother-in-law, Richard Eaker (Martha) and their son Christopher; many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 29th at Christ United Methodist Church, 3415 Union Road, Gastonia, NC 28056 with a Celebration of Life Service at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Matt Morris and Reverend Patricia Humphries-Bivens officiating.
Interment will follow at Gaston Memorial Park with full military honors.
Memorials may be made to the Christ United Methodist Church, 3415 Union Road, Gastonia, NC 28056; Gaston Hospice, P.O Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054
Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia (704) 864-5144 is serving the Family.
1937-2017
Gastonia – Kenneth Helms, 80, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2017, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Gaston County on February 12, 1937 to the late George and Ella Huffman Helms.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Marcus Galen Helms and sister, Brenda Lois Helms Price.
Kenneth was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother who will be greatly missed! He LOVED his wife, he told her every day she was beautiful and he loved her! Kenneth was a family man; he could fix anything and enjoyed gardening. He taught his children to always look outside the box. Kenneth retired from the US Army after 20 years of dedicated service where he was a Warrant Officer. He later worked at Jenkins Metal and Glass Tech. Kenneth was a member of Christ United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Retta Lynn Eaker Helms; son, Kenneth Everette Helms (Carrie); daughters, Dana Helms Martin (David); Kimberly Helms Huffman (Dustin); grandchildren, Mathew Helms, Danielle Almond (Trent) Mathew Huffman, and Julia Huffman; brother, George "Joe" Helms (Sandra); sisters, Mary Ella Helms Hobbie (Alton) and Elizabeth Helms Redding (Robert); brother-in-law, Richard Eaker (Martha) and their son Christopher; many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 29th at Christ United Methodist Church, 3415 Union Road, Gastonia, NC 28056 with a Celebration of Life Service at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Matt Morris and Reverend Patricia Humphries-Bivens officiating.
Interment will follow at Gaston Memorial Park with full military honors.
Memorials may be made to the Christ United Methodist Church, 3415 Union Road, Gastonia, NC 28056; Gaston Hospice, P.O Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054
Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia (704) 864-5144 is serving the Family.
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