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Samuel Helms Obituary

Samuel Ray Helms, 58, of Knoxville, Tenn., and of Blacksburg, Va., passed away May 25, 2009. He was a member of Merrimac Pentecostal Church and Co-owner of Cherokee Porcelain. He loved house boating on Norris Lake. Preceded in death by parents, Ervin Helms Sr. and Nora Price Helms; sister, Phyllis Helms Humphrey; brothers, Jimmy (James) Helms, Dick (Richard) Helms. Surviving are his wife, Vicki Corum Helms; brothers, Ervin Helms Jr., Rudy (Rudolph) Helms and wife, Hilda, Don (Donald) Helms and wife, Lelia; sisters, Dorothy Helms Fulks, Maxine Helms Wrenn and husband, Larry, Pam (Pamela) Helms Clay and husband, Bobby; father-in-law, Frank Corum; sister-in-law, Laura Morriss and husband, David, sister-in-law, Jennifer Corum, sister-in-law, Barbara Helms; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, May 29, 2009, at 8 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Sloss officiating. Private entombment will be held at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, SW, Blacksburg.
Published by Roanoke Times from May 27 to May 28, 2009.

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Morris Beal

June 8, 2009

There are people in this world that you feel blessed to have met...Sam was one of those people. Mac and I are sending our prayers to Vicki and the rest of the gang on Norris Lake. I know his spirit lives on in all of you.

Steve Weaver

May 29, 2009

Dear Vicki

I'm so sorry to hear of Sam's death. You father and I tried to keep contact and I had known about Sam's illness. Mary and I will be praying for you and the family. If we can help, please ask. Steve and Mary Weaver (your dad's next-door neighbors) God Bless!

Lynn, Jennifer, and Jon Ross Whited

May 28, 2009

Sam taught us all how to be a true friend and to face life and death with a smile. God broke the mold after he made Sweet Sam. Vicki, we are thinking of you...

Tyler & Amanda Jenkins

May 27, 2009

Vicki you are in our thoughts & prayers. Sam was always wearing a smile when we saw him at the lake.Glad we got to know him.

Crystal (Wood) Wooten

May 27, 2009

To the Helm's family, sorry for the loss of Sammy. Thinking of each and everyone of you.

Keith Lay

May 27, 2009

Sam was a mentor to me. The best I ever worked with. He was unbelivable took a dumb ironworker and turned him into a skilled craftsman. May God Bless Him.

May 27, 2009

Dear Vicki and family,

We loved Mr. Helms as a patient, he actually became part of the family here at SMMC. He brought so much joy to the ultrasound department! We will greatly miss him and all of his stories. May God give you and your family all the comfort and peace during this difficult time.

Love, The Ultrasound Department at SMMC

Judy (Perdue) Poff

May 27, 2009

Vicki and all of Sammy's family, I am so sorry that you have lost Sammy. Although, his suffering is over and you will see him again. My mom always spoke of how much he looked like Uncle Ervin, whom she loved so very much. There was definitely lots of family members to welcome him and the singing must be absolutely beautiful. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lisa Fisher

May 27, 2009

Sam you will forever be missed by my family. We will never forget all the good times, Wish everyone could have your outlook on life and enjoy it as you did (with a smile 4 everyone)God Bless and RIP MY FRIEND... WE LOVE YOU !!!

Janice (Charlie Brown Co.)

May 27, 2009

Vicki, You have been in thoughts and prayers for the past few months. May you find comfort in God's embrace. Please know if you need anything we are here.

Everyone Cherokee

May 27, 2009

Sam we all will miss you and that smile you always had for each of us. From the guys at Cherokee Porcelain Enamel Corp.

Ted Neff

May 27, 2009

Sam you will be missed in my heart and mind , your memory will be with me forever, see you on the other side brother. Ted

Randy and Heather Tuggle

May 26, 2009

Vicki and family, You will be in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in God's embrace.

John & DeeRae Kristy

May 26, 2009

Vicki
We’re so sorry to hear of Sam’s passing, please accept our condolences.
John & DeeRae

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