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Hollis E. Helton

1926 - 2011

BORN

1926

DIED

2011

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3344 White Settlement Road

Fort Worth, Texas

Hollis Helton Obituary

Hollis E. Helton, 85, passed away Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011. Funeral: 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in Greenwood Chapel. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Hollis was born Feb. 4, 1926, in Liberty Hill, Tenn. He married Wanda Hurst Jan. 21, 1948, and celebrated 63 years of marriage. He worked for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram for 43 years and was a charter member of Lake Arlington Baptist Church. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren and fishing. Survivors: Wife, Wanda Helton; daughters, Debbie Tribble and husband, Arthur, and Denise Darwin and husband, David; grandchildren, Aaron Russell Tribble and Elisa Denise Tribble; sister, Oreida Frye; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Oct. 10, 2011.

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John Phelps

October 17, 2011

Wanda, Debbie & Denise, I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Hollis. What a wonderful role model he was for us kids at Tarrant Road. You all are in our prayers.

Sally McCullough

October 13, 2011

Debbie,
I just saw this announcement and am so sorry for you and your family. I lost my mother on February 7th at the age of 93. October 8th would have been her 94th birthday. Special love to you during this time of memories. Sally McCullough

Diane Allsbrook

October 11, 2011

Wanda, Debbie and Denise,
Hobby was such a great man, a quiet gentle man who stood by me in my difficult times giving me sound advice. I have always had great respect for him. I know he will be truly missed. Thank you all for allowing me to be a part of your lives all these years.
Much love,
Diane

Richard McDuff

October 11, 2011

Wanda and Family,

You have always been like part of my own family. I share your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

October 11, 2011

Wanda and Family,
We just learned of Hollis' homegoing. He will be there to greet us all when we arrive! Know that you are being lifted up to the Father in these days of sorrow. We love you, Bro. Jim and Ellen Johnson, Candler, NC

Melanie Neill

October 11, 2011

Denise and Debbie and Mrs. Helton, So sorry for your loss, but it's Heaven's gain. Please take comfort knowing that my family is thinking and praying for you all. love always, Melanie Neill Schreiner

Jamey Harris

October 11, 2011

"When a loved one passes what moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch. We may not understand why they left this earth so soon, or why they left before we were ready to say good-bye. Though in time, little by little, we begin to remember not just that they died, but that they lived. And that their life gave us memories too beautiful to forget."
Dr. Tribble,
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. My thoughts are with you.

October 11, 2011

Debbie, I am thinking of each of you today and praying for you as you share a loving and lasting tribute to your father! He has left a wonderful legacy that will live on in each of you who loved him so much. Praying for God's peace and comfort over you in the days ahead. Much love to each of you!

Jeanie Lindsey

October 11, 2011

Wanda, Debbie, & Denise,
I always enjoyed coming to your house when we were kids and I loved Wanda and Hollis, too. He was a gentle giant in my mind. I know you'll miss him, but take comfort in knowing that he is in heaven waiting for the rest of us to get there.

Claude and Scott Arnwine

October 10, 2011

Thinking of you during this most difficult time. Prayers for grace and peace.

Jason, Pamela, Chloe, Matthew Hamby

October 10, 2011

We extend our most heartfelt condolences during this difficult time.

Maxine Fox

October 10, 2011

Wanda, you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of your sorry and grief, but the Lord will be there to comfort you and the girls when you need his love. We all love you and will miss Uncle Hollis.
Maxine, Larry, Chris, Madison, and Samantha Fox
Washburn, TN

October 10, 2011

We are so sorry that we couldn't be with you all at this time of loss. We will keep you all in our prayers now and forever. Let us know if there is anything we can say or do for the family. We will always love you all. May God Bless and comfort you. Uncle Hollis will be missed by us all. Leonard, Irene, Mark, Marisa Goin

October 10, 2011

Uncle Hollis will be missed. I love you and will keep you in my prayers. Stacey Gray and family.

October 10, 2011

Our prayers are with you all during this time. Uncle Hollis will be sadly missed by all our family. Wanda, Debbie, & Denise, please remember we love all of you and always will.
With Love,
Katha, Ronnie, Candace, Jason, Kaylee, Heather, Kylie, & Brandon

Tina Lephew Cooke

October 10, 2011

My deepest sympathy. Cousins Wanda,Debbie,Denise,Aaron and Elisa,you are in our hearts,thoughts and prayers.

October 10, 2011

Sorry for your loss Oreida, Leatha, Larry, Lynn and Vanda Frye. Roger, Jean and Jerry Nicley.

October 10, 2011

Wanda, Debbie and Denise,

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Merry Roberts

Mary Morris

October 10, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. This gentle, talented man will be sorely missed. Mary Morris

sandra smith

October 10, 2011

My prayers and thoughts are with you. It's never easy to lose your parent. May God give you peace and help you through this time.

October 10, 2011

Wanda and family, we are so sorry for your loss. It is a comfort to know that when we end this life, we enter Heaven where there is no grief or pain but all is glorious and
wonderful with Christ our Lord.

Barney & June Bruce

Denise Rhodes

October 10, 2011

Debbie,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your daddy. Know that you and yours are in my thoughts and prayers.

Foy Beeler

October 10, 2011

I am sorry to hear about hollis's passing.our prayers are with your family. I was raised up with Hollis. I go to church with Orida and her family I am Edith (Helton) Beeler's son Foy.

Ken Hardisty

October 10, 2011

Debbie,
I remember you from HS. Sorry to here about the passing of your father. My sympathies and thoughts are with you in this time of recollection.

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