Philip Helms Obituary
Phil is survived by his parents, Robert "Bobby" E. Helms and Ray Flynn Helms; sister, Luray Johnson (Howard); brother, Kevin Helms (Stacey); nieces, Valeray Jones (David), Tiffany Mahaffey (Luke), and Kayla Minors (Chase); nephews, Joshua Johnson (Casey), Jacob Johnson (Kelsey), Kevin Outen (Tammy), and Kyle Outen; and numerous great nieces and nephews.
A visitation to celebrate Phil's life will be held from 2:00pm - 4:00pm Friday, March 28, 2025, in the Fellowship Hall of Unity ARP Presbyterian Church, 3495 Unity Church Rd., Lancaster, SC 29720. A private service for the family will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Unity ARP Presbyterian Church, 3495 Unity Church Rd., Lancaster, SC 29720 or a charity of your choice.
Burgess Funeral Home and Crematory of Lancaster is caring for the family.
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