James Willette "Bill" Helton

You are all in my prayers and thoughts, from what I have heard he was a wonderful person.

Sorry to hear of your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.

Uncle Bill was always such a good and loving man.Always made me laugh with all his crazy [and true]stories.He will truly be missed.

Your father was a good man. We are thinking of you all.
Wonnye Gibson, Dana, Shawn, and Leah

Jonna,

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Valarie

Jonna I will keep you and your family in my prayers! This is a glorious celebration for your dad being reunited with your mom! I got much peace in remembering this when my dad died. Love you, Monica Boudreaux (Monroe, LA)

I love all of you, You know how much we loved Uncle Bill and Aunt Johnnie. I miss them all so much!!! We will have to keep all the memories alive as they are the best!!! I am so proud to be a part of this family. We are so blessed!!

Denia and Family,
It is my prayer that God will embrace each of you with his love and comfort during this time. Mr. Helton will be missed by all that knew him.

Thinking of your family at this difficult time. Love and prayers.

Uncle Bill was the best uncle anyone could ask for. I have so many childhood memories of spending time in Oil City with him and Aunt Johnnie and all of my cousins. I remember him coming in from the graveyard shift at UOP and making homemade pancakes, complete with hot homemade syrup! He even made homemade chocolate syrup for our milk! I will miss him so much, just as I do Aunt Johnnie.

May the happy memories you've had with your dad sustain you in this time of sorrow. Our hearts and prayers go out to you.
Craig Beth and Grace Dodge, Woodridge Il

Our sincere condolences to the family of our long time friends, Bill and Johnnie Helton. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, at this time.
Bob and Relda Sibley, Tioga, LA

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Please know that we are thinking of and praying for your family during this time.

So very sorry for your loss. Lord Bless this family as they go through this transition of loss and may grace, peace and mercy abound for them...

He will be truely missed!!!

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

I'm sorry for your loss. It was my pleasure to be part of his medical team. All of you are in my prayers.

To the Helton family my heart is with you all. The beautiful writing of Mr. Helton that is in the paper tells so much about him. May God bless and keep you all in his care, and give you the peace that comes only from HIM.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to James Willette (Bill) Helton our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Bill. And to Bill it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Korean War while serving in the U.S. Nav. Bill, we bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,341 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Bill’s family and loved ones.

Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109