WIlliam E. "Bill" Helms

1930 - 2018

WIlliam E. "Bill" Helms obituary, 1930-2018, Chester, PA

WIlliam E. "Bill" Helms

1930 - 2018

BORN

1930

DIED

2018

WIlliam Helms Obituary

Published by The Daily Times from Feb. 19 to Feb. 20, 2018.
William E. Helms “Bill”, age 87 of Chester, PA passed away on February 17, 2018 at Foulk Manor North surrounded by his family. He was born on June 7, 1930 to the late William H. and Ruth (nee Wanner) Helms. He was the brother of the late Elwood Helms. Bill served in the US Air Force and was a Korean War veteran. He was a member of the Delaware Veterans Post #1. Bill retired from the Sun Oil Co. after working for 40 years. His hobbies were playing golf, shooting pool and playing cards. Bill also enjoyed spending time with his family and especially enjoyed watching his granddaughter Faith play softball. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years Roberta Helms, loving children Richard and William (Carrie) Helms Jr. and 3 grandchildren Nathaniel, Faith and Sammi. Memorial Service will be 12 PM on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at the McCausland Garrity Marchesani Funeral Home, 343 S. Chester Pike, Glenolden. Visitation will be from 11 AM to 12 PM at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions in Bill’s name may be made to: Vitas Hospice, 100 Commerce Dr., Suite 302, Newark, DE 19713. Online Condolences may be placed at www.mcgfh.com

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February 24, 2018

Dear (Officer) Bill and family: Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. I'll never, ever forget Bill coming to my Mom's viewing - meant so much. - Peace, prayers & blessing, from Karen & C.J. Schiazza

Keith & Marybeth Davies

February 22, 2018

Bobbi: We were so saddened to hear about Bill's passing. We loved him dearly and thought of him as a second father. He will be with us always. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Billy and Rich. Keith & Marybeth

February 20, 2018

Bobbi, so sorry to hear of Billy's passing he was wonderful man who always had a smile on his face. Karen Beaudet

February 20, 2018

Bobbi, so sorry to hear of Billy's passing he was a great person who always had a smile on his face

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343 South Chester Pike, Glenolden, PA 19036

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