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Ray Helms Obituary
Mr. Helms was born April 30, 1945, in Rock Hill, SC, and passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2009. He was the son of the late Clayton Payne Helms and Eva Surratt Helms. He attended The Harvest Church. Mr. Helms served in the United States Navy, was a Vietnam veteran and Bronze Star recipient. He was a Master Mason, Scottish Rite Mason and a Jamil Shriner. He coached Little League and Pony League Baseball in West Columbia for many years. He was also an avid USC sports fan.
Mr. Helms is survived by his sons, Todd Helms and his wife Samantha, of Cayce and Clay Helms of Mt. Pleasant; grandchildren, Kathryn Ashton, Austin, Tyler and Hunter Helms; 2 brothers, Kenneth and Clark Helms and sister, Patricia Helms Broom, all of Fort Mill, SC. He was predeceased by brothers, James, Joe, Max, Ronald and Jerry Helms.
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Gina Sweatman
March 7, 2009
Hi Todd...I am just so sorry hear about your Dad...He was always very sweet to me, and it put a smile on my face just to be in the same room with him!!! I know you guys will miss him terribly, but you have to know that he is in a better place!!! You and your family will be in my prayers!!!
Bryan & Jennifer Hall
March 6, 2009
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. It was always a joy to see at Little League or B.C. games. He was a great "cheerleader" and will be missed by many.
March 5, 2009
I was sorry to hear of the passing of Ray.
My thoughts are with all the family during this difficult time.
Warren Brown - Fort Mill, SC
Monica Branham
March 5, 2009
We are sorry for your loss. Ray will surely be missed. Ray had a special place in all our hearts. He was like a dad to me after my father died and a grandpa to my 3 chilren. We are very saddened by his passing and will miss him dearly. Monica, Gregg, Matthew, Kaylee, and Christian.
Michael Helms
March 5, 2009
Condolences from Michael, Shinae, and Michael Helms, Jr.
Terry & Sharon Boatwright
March 5, 2009
Patricia & Family,
We are sadden for your loss and will keep
each of you in our prayers.
March 5, 2009
our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad time. Ray Douglas was a very special person, and I was always proud to have him as a cousin. I have many happy memories of our childhood and teenage years. I didn't see a lot of him, but we did see each other over a year ago - the conversation was all about his boys and sports - mostly golf. We all loved him.
He will be missed.
Linda(Brown) Barber and Merle
Jim Boineau
March 5, 2009
Todd, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Jenna, Brittany and myself always enjoyed his company at the football games we attended with Carl Cooler. He always seemed to want to help others in every way he was a true gentleman. I wish you strength during these most difficult times. May God Blees you and your family. Jim Boineau
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