James Morrison Helton, born September 27, 1939 in River Bend, North Carolina, passed away on January 13, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Jim was a loving and caring husband, father, and Poppy (grandpa). He seemed to know a little bit about nearly everything and many would say, “Is there anything this man cannot do?” He was a friend to those who knew him and will be missed by all.
He was preceded in death by his parents James Alfred Helton and Cleo Helton Rozzelle both of Gastonia, North Carolina and two sisters Sandra Scott and Sherry McElveen both of Gaston County, North Carolina.
Jim is survived by his Loving wife Sally Helton of Indianapolis, Indiana; beloved children Heather Yount of Greenfield, Indiana, Catherine Helton of Feeding Hills, Massachusetts; and James Helton of Hampden, Massachusetts; grandchildren Melissa N. Tomlin Hansen of Noblesville, Indiana and Stephen Steinbock of Feeding Hills; sister JoAnn Corell of Mt. Holly, North Carolina; sister-in-law Nancy R. Marcotte of Indianapolis, Indiana; and several nieces and nephews.
No services will be held at this time.
Jennifer S Coombs says
Rest in peace, Uncle Jim. I’ll always remember your kind and gentle spirit, welcoming nature, and golf skills! Visiting you and Aunt Sally was always one of my favorite family vacations as a kid. You two are so much fun, and I know you’ll be golfing up a storm and relaxing in that big club house in the sky. You will be missed. Love always, Jen
Tom Strekas says
Jim was a quiet man, never given to imposing his thoughts or opinions on others. But he was a man of principle and a devoted husband and father (and grandfather). A true Southern gentleman. He will be sorely missed.