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Albert Helms Obituary

ALBERT EDWARD HELMS, 72, passed away September 8, 2007. Ed was a well respected owner of a used car lot in the Houston area for over 45 years and on his spare time was an avid gardener. Left to cherish Edward's memories is his loving wife of 52 years, JoAnn Helms; children, Vance Edward Helms, Bryan Colby Helms and wife Sheri, Marcus Layne Helms and wife Kimberly, and Matthew Tyson Helms; grandchildren, Jason Colby, Shawn and Erin Horan, Jonathan Edward and Courtney Layne; as well as numerous other family and friends. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM, Monday, September 10, 2007 at Brookside Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held 10 AM, Tuesday, September 11, 2007 in Brookside Memorial Park with interment to follow.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Sep. 10, 2007.

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DENISE HAGEY

October 3, 2007

MRS HELMS: I JUST FOUND OUT TODAY OF ED'S PASSING! I WISH I KNEW SOONER I WOULD HAVE BEEN THERE! IT'S ME DENISE FROM THE TAX OFFICE! I WAS HOPING TO SEE HIM ONE LAST TIME. HE USED TO SAY HE WANTED ONLY ME TO WAIT ON HIM BECAUSE I WAS THE FASTEST IN HIS BOOK! WELL ED, I GOT A CERTIFICATE FROM MY NEW BOSS THAT SAYS JUST THAT! AND I RECEIVED IT ON 9-11! THANKS ED FOR BEING THERE FOR ME, YOU MEANT THE WORLD TO ME-LIKE A DAD! I WILL MISS SEEING YOU EVERYDAY! I WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MRS HELMS IN MY PRAYERS! REMEMBER I'M HERE IF YOU NEED ANY HELP WITH TITLE WORK OR WHATEVER!

Reggie Christian

September 28, 2007

Dearest JoAnn, I am so sorry to learn of Edwards passing. My deepest sympathies and prayers go to you and your family.

Wanda Owens

September 11, 2007

Our thoughts are with you. Remember the good times and they will comfort you.
Wanda Owens and family

Dwane Swonke

September 10, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Bob McKinley

September 10, 2007

Marti and I are sad to hear the news. We send our deepest sympathy to Bryan and Sheri,and also to Bryan's Mother and Brothers and their families. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.

Metro Salvage 1st Choice Auto Auction

September 10, 2007

We at Metro Salvage and 1st Choice Auto Auction send our deepest regrets and will keep your family in our hearts and prayers

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