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Gene HELTON Obituary

HELTON, Gene D.

August 18, 1940 - September 25, 2022

82, passed away peacefully at home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Jeanette Helton; daughter, Ragena; grandchildren, Mady and JJ; and brother Jerry Helton. Gene is survived by his wife Rhonda (Hafer) Helton; son, Kerry Helton (Dani); grandchildren, Nick, Lily, Jozie, and Destiny; sister, Janice Helton Tydings (Mike); nieces, Teresa Helton Hood (Ricky), Cyndi Harting Davis (Doug); Becky Koettel (John Skaggs); grand-nieces, Angela Russo, Ricki Brooke Hood; grand-nephews, Nick and Joeseph Russo. A celebration for Gene's Home Going will be Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at 6pm at the Venue on the Lake. 641 Maitland Ave., S., Maitland, FL 32751. A reception will follow.

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Published by Journal-News on Oct. 12, 2022.

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Helen Rogers

October 12, 2022

Dear Rhonda and family, Sorry to hear of the home-going of Gene. We worked together for many years, and he was dedicated to the mission. Sending prayers of comfort your way.

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