William Columbus Helms III, known by those closest to him as "Chip," passed away unexpectedly on April 28, 2021.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 24 at 3 p.m. at Cotten Funeral Home in New Bern, NC.
Chip was born on October 7, 1959 in Stanly County, NC.
He was a graduate of New Bern High School and work for Lockheed Martin for more than 20 years. Chip was also a proud member of his local Masonic Lodge.
Chip is survived by his wife Dorothy, stepsons Royce D. Grady Jr. and Mark S. Grady, his mother Annette Little Helms, sisters Sandy Scott and Susan Selover, along with five grandchildren and one great-grandson.
He was preceded in death by his father, William C. Helms II.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The ALS Association or the Chapel Hill Burn Center.