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Craig Helms Obituary

Craig "Wedge" Helms ROCK HILL - Mr. Craig Albert "Wedge" Helms, age 39, of Rock Hill, died Friday, July 31, 2015, as the result of a motorcycle accident. Visitation will be held at 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday, August 4, 2015, at Wolfe Funeral Home, 314 Spratt Street, Fort Mill, SC 29715. The memorial service will follow at 7 p.m., with the Rev. Kenneth Rabon officiating. Born in Rock Hill, Craig was a son of Sheryl Aycoth Helms Huey and the late David Albert "Dickie" Helms. He was a graduate of Indian Land High School and was employed with Terex in Rock Hill as an industrial painter. He loved his family and friends and would give up anything for them. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing, restoring cars, painting, love of music, big Chevy trucks, cooking and the heritage of his confederate flag. His favorite saying was "Go Big or Go Home". Surviving are his wife, Jamy Downing Helms; his children, Ashton and Austin Helms and Destinee and Izabella Morrison, all of the home; his mother, Sheryl Aycoth Helms Huey and her husband, Sam of Lancaster; his brother, David Helms and his wife, Denise of Indian Land; his nephew, Daniel Helms; and his grandmother, Nettie Aycoth of Fort Mill. He was preceded in death by his father, David "Dickie" Helms, his maternal grandfather, Emmitt Aycoth; and his paternal grandparents, Albert and Louise Helms. Memorial contributions may be made to Unity at Calvary Church of God, 550 Hollis Lakes Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732. Condolences may be made at www.wolfefuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Herald on Aug. 3, 2015.

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Vetaneke Franklin

August 7, 2015

May you all keep your hands in God hands and continue to stay prayed up. May God Bless you all

Good Oll Times!!

Robbie & Donna Evans

August 4, 2015

Sure was a pleasure to know this fine young man.Not only was he a great friend but a great co-worker as well. My Prayers are with you Jammie and family.Love You All.

August 4, 2015

Craig had a spirit that can not be replaced. Know that he is missed by all. May the family have comfort in knowing he is with the father.

Ashton Helms

August 3, 2015

I miss you DEDDY And love you see you when I go to heaven . Look over me and bubba

August 3, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Helms family. He was a great worker and a great friend. We will all miss him dearly.
Jimmie and Wendy (Rock Hill, SC)

lisa martinez

August 3, 2015

So sorry for your loss! Really going to miss him..Love ya Craig !!!

NEW YORK D.Warren

August 3, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Marie Lucas

August 3, 2015

So sorry for loss Destinee and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. RIP Craig your gonna be missed dearly but never forgotten

Sylvia Snipes

August 3, 2015

Sheryl, I am so sad for you. I cannot imagine the pain. I hope that your happy memories will help you recover from this. Sam will be your rock.

Jenny Kimbrell

August 3, 2015

Loved you like a son ..always have always will !! Prayers for your sweet mama..

Jules Cagle

August 3, 2015

Prayers for comfort and peace for all that loved him.

Jules Cagle
Extended Biker Family Sister

Richard Mcknight

August 3, 2015

Prayers are being said for you and Craig family.

Irma Sefers

August 3, 2015

Jamy,I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart is breaking for you....Love Irma Sefers

D.j. Funderburk

August 3, 2015

Surly gonna miss you bro. Lotta fun times at Food Lion and doin all them car shows.

Mike and Sherri Stillwell

August 3, 2015

To the Helms family. Words will not heal a broken heart.But the love, strength and support from one another is what all of you will need in this time of sorrow.The Helms family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Mike and Sherri Stillwell

melissa harkey

August 3, 2015

U were loved by so many and will be missed by all. Rest in peace my friend

christopher patterson

August 3, 2015

Prayers... Christopher Patterson

robert wertz

August 3, 2015

Sheryl, I hope that you can find a way to cope with what has happened. this has to be the hardest thing a parent has to go through, the loss of a child. i am always here for you if you ever need someone to talk to, you are one of my bestest friends that i have ever had in my life, i am praying for you and your family, love you.

shad adams

August 3, 2015

My heart goes out to his family and friends...R.I.P Craig

corkey brooks

August 3, 2015

So sorry for your lose in our thoughts and prayers

David & Nancy Williford

August 3, 2015

Miss Cheryl,
God bless you . We will keep you and the family in our prayers...
So sorry for your loss.

Bertie Amanda Hall-Ashley

August 3, 2015

Prayers for his family.. This is truly heart breaking for so many! Craig will always be loved and never forgotten!! We made great memories!! Senior year summer school :) Class of 95!! Love you always buddy!! May you RIH ❤

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