Joe Dewey Helms age 70

Joe Dewey Helms age 70 passed away Monday, November 17, 2014. 

Born in Cleveland County on October 17, 1944 he was the son of the late Joe Lee and Mary Loraine Dulin Helms. Dewey was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church. He worked at Printing and Packaging Inc. and formerly worked at Fiber Industries. He was an avid reader and enjoyed woodworking. In addition to his parents, Dewey is preceded in death by a brother, Robert Helms.Dewey is survived by his wife of 49 years, Elizabeth Phillips Helms; a son, Scott Helms and fiancée Michelle Royster of Fallston; two brothers, Clayton Helms and wife Brenda of Indian Trail, Wayne Helms and wife Pam of Shelby; one sister, Gay Melton and husband Steve of Shelby; sister-in-law, Lynda Helms of Shelby; and several nieces and nephews.

The family received friends at Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory. A private memorial service was held following the visitation with Dr. Timothy Sims officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to American Cancer Society 1901 Brunswick Ave, #100 Charlotte, NC 28207 or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 50 Memphis, TN 38101-9929.

Cecil M Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family of Mr. Helms. Guest Registry is available at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com