On Monday, July 1, 2019 James (Jim) M. Helland passed away at age 71. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ouida Brantley Helland. He is survived by his father, James M. Helland of Mobile, his sister, Molly Helland DuBose (Michael) of Sparta, NC, nieces Brantley DuBose Alvey (Scott) of Charlotte, NC and Emma DuBose of New York City, and grandnieces Liv and Maggie Alvey of Charlotte, NC. Jim served in the Navy and was a valued employee of Alabama Heat Exchangers for many years. Jim had a passion for fishing, photography and telling a good tale. As a devoted resident of downtown Mobile, Jim could often be found holding court at the Bicycle Shop and the Garage. The highlight of his nieces’ and grandnieces’ Christmas visits to Mobile were his unusual gifts and his extended stories of how he discovered them and why they were perfectly suited to the girls, usually told over beer and gumbo at Wintzells. He will be greatly missed. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com The family would appreciate if his friends would leave their personal condolences and rememberances at the Radney Funeral Services website. A memorial service to honor the unique life of Jim Helland will be held at the later date and will be announced in a subsequent obituary.
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