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Paul Helms Obituary
MONROE -- Dr. Helms, 96, passed away Monday, January 25, 2010 at Sharon Towers in Charlotte, NC following a lengthy illness. Dr. Helms was born in Union County, NC on June 1, 1913 son of the late Kirby and Daisy Cadieu Helms.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Frielann Bullard Helms and his only daughter, Mishew 'Shan' Ann Helms and four sisters, Kathryn Helms Griffin, Mildred Helms Mungo, Martha Helms Chaney and Sarah Helms Kelly. He is survived by his wife of forty-five years, Jeanette Plyler Helms, also of Sharon Towers and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dr. Helms graduated from Benton Heights High School, Wingate College and Northern Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, IL. Dr. Helms practiced optometry in Monroe for forty-six years and during this time was joined by Dr. C. Brantley Aycock, with whom he shared a close and professional relationship.
Dr. Helms was very active and involved in his community. He was a member of the Monroe Rotary Club for over 64 years, serving as past president, past district governor, a Paul Harris Fellow, a sustaining member and had received numerous awards. He was a long time trustee of Wingate University and was awarded a lifetime honorary trustee in 1993. Dr. Helms was awarded the first Man of the Year of Monroe in 1958 and was active in the Monroe Chamber of Commerce, serving as president in 1953-54.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Monroe with Dr. John Hewett officiating. Immediately following the service a reception and visitation will be held. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 109 Morrow Ave., Monroe, NC 28112, Hospice and Palliative Care, Charlotte Region, 1420 East Seventh St., Charlotte, NC 28204 or The Humane Society of Union County, P O Box 101, Monroe, NC 28111.
Gordon Funeral Service is caring for the Helms family. Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Vicki Plyler
February 2, 2010
Dearest Jeanette,
"Loving memories never die as years roll on and days pass by. In our hearts a memory is kept for the one we love and shall never forget". We miss Paul too!
Love You, Vicki & Doug
Suzanne Walters
January 27, 2010
Jeanette,
My deepest sympathy,you are in my thoughts.
January 26, 2010
Jeanette, Thinking of you. God Bless.
Rachel Fuller
Winnie Smoot
January 26, 2010
Jeanette, I was so sorry to learn of Paul's death. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. Winnie Smoot
January 26, 2010
Jeanette,
Thinking of you during this difficult time. I enjoyed being with you and Dr. Paul at Monroe Manor. Keeping you in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Elaine Black (Ruth Drake's daughter)
Bill & Sharon Medlin
January 26, 2010
Warm thoughts are with you now and in the days ahead.
The Staff of Gordon Funeral Service
January 26, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
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