Harry was born in Virginia Beach, Va., on Sept. 26, 1952, and was the son of the late Harry Lee Helms Sr. and the late Annie Ervin Helms Stuart. He was a graduate of Fort Mill High School and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism from the University of North Carolina. Harry was an accomplished editor for McGraw Hill and Academic Press as well as co-owner of LLH Publishing in Solana Beach, Calif. In addition to his successful career as editor, he was a prolific writer and had sixteen books published throughout his lifetime. His first love was writing but he also enjoyed climbing mountains and to his credit he climbed the highest peaks in Nevada, California, Colorado and Arizona. Harry enjoyed volunteering for the San Diego Humane Shelter as well as sponsoring homeless rabbits through the House Rabbit Society of San Diego. Harry was also a licensed HAM radio operator and wrote many articles for their publication.

Surviving are his wife, Dianna of Fort Mill; one aunt, Polly Collins of Fort Mill; five uncles, Archie Ervin and his wife, Joyce of Fort Mill, Baxter Ervin and his wife, Frances of Charlotte, N.C., Grady Ervin and his wife, Betty of Fort Mill, John H. Ervin and his wife, Floy of Fort Mill, and the Rev. David Ervin and his wife, Judy of Spartanburg, S.C.; and numerous cousins.

Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of York County, 2036 Carolina Place Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29708; or Hospice & Community Care, P.O. Box 993, Rock Hill, SC 29732 in Harry's honor.

Palmetto Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Fort Mill is serving the family of Mr. Helms.

On-line codolences may be sent to the family at www.palmettofh.com.

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Published by The Herald from Nov. 18 to Nov. 20, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Harry Helms

8 Entries

shawn heneghan

January 9, 2012

Never heard of him until today (9 Jan 2012) - and I miss him already. I too stumbled upon his blog - I do hope his survivors maintain the blog for many years in his memory.

Valerie Augustine

June 1, 2011

I stumbled accross Harry's blog by accident. I started reading them and was finding myself feeling like I had known Harry. I have not but when I read about his cancer and his battle to live I felt strong compassion for him. I wish I could have known Harry and could have given him cheerful words and a few get well cards. I read the last blog where he said he was near his time to go so I looked him up on the internet and found his guest book. Harry you are in the hands of our Lord and may you find peace throughout eternity.

John Santosuosso

December 14, 2009

Except for several telephone conversations I never met Harry, but I feel deeply indebted to him. He taught me much about shortwave radio communications and the deeper meanings that are sometimes behind them. Very few knew as much about all this as Harry, and no one could tell the story better than he. Harry, thanks for the memories. They are priceless.

Marcia Puckett Eriksson

November 22, 2009

Harry and I graduated from Fort Mill High in 1970. Although I did not keep in contact with Harry over the years, I reconnected with him back in May, 2009 through Hugh McCallum. I thoroughly enjoyed reading his blog... Harry did not want anyone to feel sorry for him and in his last e-mail to me he wrote: "Please don't feel sorry for me; instead, feel sorry for those who have never had the chance to see, do, visit, and experience the things and places I have. Di is taking great care of me, my relatives fuss over me constantly, and e-mails from old friends like you give me joy. I have lived a full, rich life, and I am grateful for everything life has given me." On his last post to his blog, he was so happy to be back in Fort Mill surrounded by family and friends who loved him. Harry you have inspired me. May you now rest in peace. To Di and Harry's family, may you all find comfort in knowing Harry loved you all dearly.....My deepest condolences are with you all...

Kelly Johnson

November 21, 2009

Harry has been a great inspiration to me over about 20 years in the publishing field with LLH Technology Publishing. He didn't have to help me, and give advice, be he did and willingly. He has been a great mentor and will be sorely missed. I can't get him out of my mind, and will always remember his great sense of humor. I love Harry. ~ Kelly Johnson

Carol and Jack Lewis

November 19, 2009

Harry was an unforgettable and much loved friend and business partner. We have so many great (and hilarious) memories of times together. We will miss him immeasurably. Harry will live on in his many entertaining and enlightening writings. Rest well, old friend...
Our heartfelt condolences to Di and Harry's family.

Rick McFadden

November 19, 2009

Harry and I were close friends since childhood and he will be greatly missed. He was a great friend. No one had a better sense of humor than Harry! I will treasure the time we had together and will always have the memories. My condolences go out to his loving wife and family.

Rick and Sandra Barton

November 19, 2009

There are many of us who never met Harry in person who will deeply miss him. He was a legend in our radio/communications hobby.

Our deepest condolences to Di and his family and friends.

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