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Ronald Helms Obituary
'Ronnie'
MOUNT HOLLY -- Mr. Helms, 67, of 320 Gaston Avenue, died Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at his home. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Steve and Smithie Bernice Haigler Helms. Along with his wife Peggy, he owned and operated Sun Tanz Tanning Salon in Mount Holly for 15 years. He was a volunteer worker with the Mount Holly CRO. He was an avid fisherman and hunter.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years Peggy Jean Winkler Helms, 2 daughters Teresa Helms Scott-Ellis and husband Ian of Mount Holly and Lisa Helms Welch and husband Larry of Cherryville, 5 grandchildren Melissa Lynette Chaney and husband Howard of Waco, NC, Staff Sergeant Timothy Steve Mayberry and wife Candace serving with the U.S. Marine Corps in Iraq, Matthew Carl Mayberry of Charlotte, Pfc. Robert Eugene Hampton Jr. of Camp Lejune, Samuel Reaves Murphy of Stanley, 2 great grandchildren Christopher Steve Mayberry and Matthew Hayden Mayberry, 1 sister Patricia Wilburn of Georgia.
Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 30, 2008 at the Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly with Pastor Howard Chaney officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Charlotte. The family will receive friends from 7-9 Friday at Woodlawn Funeral Home.
Woodlawn Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Helms.
Condolence messages may be sent to www.woodlawnfuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sylvia Chandler/Lowe
September 5, 2008
To Peggy and the family of Ronnie. We all grew up on the Kendall Mill Village with Ronnie and his family, Steve and Smithy & Patsy. This was like one big family on the village, as most, cotton mill villages. Ronnie was a good friend and we had a lot of fun. He is at peace now, and suffer's no more. One day, thank God, we will all join our loved one's, and rejoyce again. I hope that you will be comforted by the thought, Peggy, that Ronnie was loved by many, and will be missed.
Terri Horton
September 1, 2008
Dearest Peggy,
I was at the beach when mom called me and let me know about Ronnie. My heart felt sick for you and so sorry I wasn't here to let you know how much I cared for you both.
You're life with Ronnie was a story book and began way back when you both were just teenager's.
When I meet you both way back in 1991, friendship became a word between us and not just that I was a client at Sun Tanz's and as far as I remember that is the way you both treated everyone.
I am so sad for you Peggy and my heart does go out to you. Ronnie was a great guy and he loved you unconditonally as you did him.
He is now in the arms of the Lord where he is a whole man again. I know it has been a long hard road for you both for many years. But LOVE was always there.
Please contact me any time Peggy.
God Bless you always.
In Christ Love
Beth and Ben Homesley
August 29, 2008
we were very sadden to hear about Ronnie, but he is in a much better home. I came into Ronnie and Peggy's life about 3 years ago, while attending Sun Tanz.They adopted me and i adopted them. I started helping out at the tanning salon, and had to talk to Ronnie whenever he would call, he would always make me laugh and he would always close with "i love you". Peggy, Ronnie and Lisa was there for me when i lost my baby, Amy. Ronnie will greatly missed and never forgotten. Ronnie was a fighter all the way to the end.
Brianna Epps
August 29, 2008
I'm very sorry for your beloved loss. You and your family is in my prayers. May God keep you safe and give you a peace in your hearts.
Irma Ray/Cash
August 29, 2008
Growing up with Ronnie on the old Kendall Mill Village, all of us were like family. Our parents were always friends and helped each other when needed. Ronnie. You fought a couragious battle, but God needed you to come home. Peggy, I send my deepest sympathy to you and the family. Ronnie will be truely missed. But someday, we all will be together again. My mom and dad were "Red" and Lela Ray.
Todd Young
August 29, 2008
TC and Peggy, please know that you have our love and prayers, I am so sorry for your loss. God bless and keep you.
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