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Michael Thomas Helgren, 21 of Rocky Point passed away January 29, 2010 at his residence.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother Josephine Hyatt and his grandfather Robert M. Rynders.
Michael is survived by his mother Patsy Porter and her husband Arnold Porter, Rocky Point, father Daniel Helgren and his wife Colleen Helgren, Casa Grande, AZ, brother Wesley Porter, Rocky Point, step brother David Porter and wife Julie, niece Rachel Porter and nephew Benjamin Porter, step sister Pamela Fairfax, grandfather Othell Hyatt, grandmother Helen Chandler, grandparents Luther and Myrtle Porter, grandparents Robert and Kathy Herceg, aunts Joan Britt and Susan Herceg and uncle Jeff Rynders.
Michael graduated with honors from Heide Trask High School in 2007 and belonged to the National Honor Society. He was attending Cape Fear Community College. Michael loved all music, mostly Christian and played piano, guitar and drums. He loved his church, his music and the youth. Michael worked at Cox Christian Bookstore for two years and volunteered at Save Our Kids Outreach, Inc.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 8:00 PM, Friday, February 5, 2010 at Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 6, 2010 at Lighthouse Worship Center located at 7560 US Hwy 117 South. Interment Greenlawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Music Department at Lighthouse Worship Center, P O Box 433, Rocky Point, NC 28457.
Please share memories and condolences at www.wilmingtonburialandcremation.com
Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service, 1535 S 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Helgren
Lois Parnell King
February 5, 2010
Danny, Helen and Joanie, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
February 5, 2010
May God bring the family & friends of Michael peace & comfort in knowing that he rests with the Lord! He will live on in our hearts.
We will miss you Michael!
Chris & Tina Bivens
February 5, 2010
To the Family of Michael. I am very sorry for your loss. Know that many thoughts & prayers are going up for you & your family today & the days to come.
God Bless
Kelly Suggs
(friend of Bro.Hyatt)
Shiesha Jordan
February 4, 2010
I've known Mike since before I can remember. He truly let God's light shine through him. He touched so many lives. My heart is heavy as I think about how the world has lost such a gem but I am glad to know that Mike has achieved his ultimate goal of being with his father. To the family, thank you for blessing us with such a special person; you are in my prayers. God bless.
Jerry Fuller
February 4, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss,and will keep your family in our prayers.Jerry Fuller and Beverly Buckner
February 4, 2010
Pat,
We send our sincere condolences and want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pastor & Sister Logue
& Apostolic Tabernacle
Alan and Wendy Kelly
February 4, 2010
Danny, Patsy and family: Our hearts are broken with you in your grief. Take comfort in knowing he's with his heavenly Father and waiting to see you again one day. We pray that the Lord will fill the empty void with comfort and peace in knowing your son has finished his task here and is now rejoicing with the King of Kings.
February 4, 2010
My prayers & love are for you & your family. charlotte
teresa&bo cowin
February 4, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss i know it's hard to lose a child my god be with you though this. my prayers are with you
February 4, 2010
Ms. Porter, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I remember Michael since he was in my scout troop as a young boy. He continued to be a very nice and intelligent young man.
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