Louis Wilson Helms

Louis Helms Obituary

Louis Wilson Helms
'Sonny'
Mr. Helms, 81, passed away Friday, February 19, 2010 at Presbyterian Hospital.
A son of the late Adrian Gatie Helms and Polly Haigler Helms, Mr. Helms was born October 8, 1928 in Charlotte. He was a member of Thrift United Methodist Church and retired from Beam Electric as an electrician after 30 years of service.
Mr. Helms enjoyed hunting and traveling, but is most remembered as a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather who enjoyed sharing time with his family.
Survivors include his daughter, Vickie McGarity, and son, Steve Helms (Donna), all of Charlotte; grandchildren, Justin McGarity (Amber), Jessica Barrington (Andy) and Megan Helms; and his sister, Peggy Malone, also of Charlotte; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Helms was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Colette; and brothers and sisters, Lane Wilson, Vera Neil Laye, A. G. Helms Jr., Charles Allen Helms and Bobby Coleen Helms.
A service to celebrate Mr. Helms' life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 22 at Thrift United Methodist Church, 8245 Moores Chapel Road, with the Reverend Gray officiating. The family will receive friends at the church for one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Forest Lawn West Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to Thrift United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 205, Paw Creek, NC 28130, or to the National Kidney Foundation, 4819 Park Rd., Charlotte, NC 28209.
Condolences may be offered at www.forestlawnwest.com. Arrangements are in the care of Forest Lawn West Funeral & Cremation Service, 4601 Freedom Drive (704.395.0055).

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Feb. 21, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Louis Helms

7 Entries

Adrian Gatie

March 15, 2010

My condolences for your loss...my interest is with the name of Louis' father, Adrian Gatie Helms, as my name is Adrian Gatie...I wonder if you could help me with information..I do hope you won't consider this an intrusion....yours Adrian Gatie [email protected]

Shannon Reavis

February 22, 2010

Vickie, I am so sorry for your loss, Sonny was a great man. Now he is with Colette. Love you and thinking of you and Justin and Steve and family. Shannon Meggs Reavis

February 22, 2010

Steve,
So sorry to hear about your loss. My love and prayers are with you and your family.

Jean Davis

Dianna Lackey

February 21, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Sonny's family. He was my neighbor for about 16 years. My children are also friends with his granddaughter, Megan. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. One of my fondest memories of him was how he and his wife, Colette would sit on their porch swing together in the evenings. You could just see the love they had for one another. May God bless you and give you peace & comfort during these difficult times.

February 21, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. I will always remember him as such a nice man, always smiling everytime I saw him. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Rick & Patti Friesner, & Travis Biggerstaff

Lori Santon

February 21, 2010

To Mr. Helms Family,
I cannot express the sorrow I felt in learning of your Dad's passing. I had the privilege of caring for him for a brief period of time while he was at Charlotte Healthcare and he was absolutely precious. I was one of his nurses. We developed a friendship when we first met each other and we were instantly "buddies". I didn't even have to be assigned to his room and I would still go see how my "buddy" was and I could always count on a hug. Of course, we contributed our instant friendship to the fact that we shared the same birthday and then we'd laugh. I know from that brief period of time what an excellent Daddy he was from the devotion that I saw from his daughter that was there everyday and his son that would always come after work, even if he had worked 16 hours. How ironic that I was just thinking about him last week. My thoughts & prayers are now with you in your loss and what a loss for this world. I will especially be praying for you as you prepare to celebrate his life and in the days to follow. I am so sorry. He was so loved and it was truly an honor and a privilege to have known him.

Candy Helms

February 21, 2010

Sonny was a great man,who was loved by many people.He loved children very much.My kids(Dillon & Devin)adored him. Sonny would let Dillon come over & help him out around the yard or garge.Devin loved going over there to sit on the swing on the fornt porch & talk & he would listen.Just like Jesus,he saw the best in bad situations & would help anyone out in need.I know the family is taking it hard,I'm also apart of his family,but I know I'll get to see him again one day in heaven.He's with my father rejoicing!Sonny's smile would brighten up anyones day.Praise God Sonny is finally at rest!!

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