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Jerry Helton Obituary
Jerry Wayne Helton, age 65 of McMinnville, TN, April 14, 2012.
Son of the late Everett Cleveland "Jack" and Sue Underwood Helton, Jr. He was the owner of Southern Insurance Group and member of Christ's Family Church. He was a member of the 1965 TSSAA Basketball State Champions of Murfreesboro Central High School, Past President of McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce, Charter President of McMinnville Breakfast Rotary, President of Southern Insurance Group and was a teacher, deacon and shepherd at Christ's Family Church. He was a lay leader for walk to Emmaus. After being diagnosed with cancer in the 80's, he had a personal ministry of ministering to numerous other people coping with cancer.
He was married to Freeda Ballew Helton on January 14, 1995 who survives. Also surviving are children and spouses, Jeremy and Melissa Helton of Ripley, TN, Hilary Helton of Knoxville, TN, Cindy and Jeff Clabough of Cleveland, TN, Carla and Craig Foster of McMinnville, TN, Caryn and Larry Gibson of Olive Grove, CA; eight grandchildren, Lawson and Lake Helton, Christopher and Conner Clabough, Daulton and Danielle Foster, Hayley and Hope Gibson; brother, Eddie and wife Andy Helton of Murfreesboro, TN; mother-in-law, Margaret Ballew of McMinnville, TN; two nieces, Kelly Moss of Knoxville, TN and Abby Green of Murfreesboro, TN.
Visitation on Sunday from 2 til 6 p.m. and Monday from 12 noon til 1:30 p.m. with service 2 p.m., Monday from the Chapel of High Funeral Home. Gary Molloy and Don Vinson will officiate. Interment will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Warren County Relay For Life or Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, c/o Gifts Processing PMB 407727, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7727.
High Funeral Home, 931-473-2137
highfuneralhome.com
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Charlie Jordan
April 9, 2020
Just this past week I was thinking of the big shot he hit at the start of the 4th quarter of the state championship game when we were 2 points down. As he went up to shoot it I said to myself "no Jerry, don't shoot. We have no re-bounders". No re-bounders were needed as that tied the game and we went on to win. Thanks Jerry for the many memories.
Charlie Jordan
Buddy Haun
April 20, 2012
To Jerry's Family,
I just heard from Allen Jones of the passing of Jerry. We went to school at Martin College together. I am so sorry for your loss. He was good friend. Our prayers are with you.
Respectfully,
Buddy Haun
Larry Helton
April 19, 2012
Larry Helton Eddie and family Jerry leaves a great legacy.
Roger & Pat Mishler
April 19, 2012
We are so sad, Jerry was an inspiration and Emmaus has lost a wonderful warrior. Our prayers are for you, Freeda, and your family.
April 17, 2012
Eddie, sorry for your family's loss. Jerry was a good man. My best to you and yours.
Eddie Ferrell
Buford Pitts
April 16, 2012
Eddie,Sorry to hear about Jerry, he was a good friend .Our sincere condolences . God bless all of you at this difficult time .Buford and Betty Pitts
Steve Goforth
April 16, 2012
Jerry was a great guy. Grew up knowing him and his family. He'll be greatly missed, but we know he's out of all his pain and no more fight with cancer now. I know Ms Sue is happy to see him. We're praying for all of you. God Bless You
April 16, 2012
We were so incredibly lucky to have gotten to know Jerry and Freeda. Jerry was an amazing man and we will always remember him. Angie and Peggy, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Nathan thomas
April 15, 2012
Jerry was a very special friend thru high school.To all the family we will miss him dearly but heaven is is just a second away. Soon we all will see each other again totally healthy. We thank you Lord Jesus.
In Christ,
Nathan
Allen Barrett
April 15, 2012
I remember him from games and growing up in Westview, he was always a good guy.My prayers are lifted up for his family and loved ones.
Carol Hipp Leach
April 15, 2012
This deeply saddens so many of his high school class of 1965. Jerry had a genuine kindness, healthy laughter with his sense of humor, a gracious person - always allowing others first. He was a true friend. Know we continue to pray for all of you.
April 15, 2012
Jerry's death is breaking our hearts. Dickie just said he was the best member of the 1965 championship team and that team was a great one. We are thinking of you and praying for peace. We loved Jerry!!! Peggy and Dickie Thomas
Gary and Judy Perrell
April 15, 2012
We remember what a man of good character Jerry was.His presence in this world will be greatly missed. Our sincere condolences to the family. God bless all of you at this difficult time.
Charlie Jordan
April 15, 2012
I'll allows remember "the year of the Tigers" and how big a part of it you were. Peace be to you and your family.
Charlie
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