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Jerald Helms Obituary

Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at White's Chapel Cemetery for Jerald Wayne Helms, 33, of Gadsden, who died September 13, 2014. Pastor Ray Johnson will officiate. Burial will take place at White's Chapel Cemetery. Village Chapel Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.
Jerald was a graduate of Emma Sansom High School and attended Oak Park Baptist Church.
He is survived by his parents, Wayne and Marylou Helms; son, Cameron Dakota Helms; grandmother, Zenaida Enriquez; sister, Jacqueline (Craig) Smedley; nieces, Emily, Nicole and Sarah Lowe; aunts, Stephanie Young and Tess Enriquez; and a host of other aunts, uncles and friends.
The family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers will be Harold Epperson and Walter Smith.
There will be no visitation prior to the service.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gadsden Times on Sep. 15, 2014.

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Lori and JD Parry

September 9, 2024

Wow, 10 years .... It seems like just yesterday and then again it feels like forever ago. Jd and I talk of you often . You will never be forgotten . Sure hope you found the Peace you so needed . You are missed here .

JD Parry

November 25, 2022

On this weekend that we give thanks, you are remembered my friend...

Lori Parry

September 9, 2019

Wow, cant believe that its been 5 years since you passed. The world moves on, but you are Remembered

Steve and Catherine butler

September 20, 2014

We will miss u jerald! Rip..

Carolyn Cox

September 16, 2014

This is hard to write to the family of Jerald. I just read this post of FB of his passing. I am so sorry for your lost of your son, and brother Jackie. I pray the Lord will comfort you all during this hard time of sorrow. I pray for peace in the mist of your pain. May God continue to strengthen and courage you all everyday.

Lori and JD Parry

September 15, 2014

For so many years , you were like our son. I loved it when you called me"mama Lori". Kinda lost contact over the years, but, whenever we saw you, it was hugs all around. Last time we talked, things sounded good for you ! Just know you wont be forgotten !!! Reast in Peace bro !

Brandi

September 15, 2014

Your life was taking way to early but I know you have a special place in heaven watching over all of us. There will never be another like you and you will be missed so much. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Rest in peace Jerald

jeff &shelia robertson

September 15, 2014

you were a good friend,and person .you will be missed,

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