Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Robert Williamson and Ola Crump Helms.
Jerry was a United States Navy veteran and was a member of the New Covenant Worship Center in Athens. Jerry completed his Navy career at Navy Supply Corps School, Athens, Georgia, transitioned as a Federal Employee and retired upon base closure. He owned and operated Jerry Helms Lawn Service.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings, Robert Rae Helms, III., Terry Allen Helms and Judy E. Helms.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Sanders Helms; three sons, Matthew Helms, Johnny Helms and Nakomaa Helms; sisters, Jean Cason, Carrey Helms Johnson and Rebecca Helms; stepmother, Patricia Hogan Helms; step-sister, Terri Holden; step-brother, Patrick Perkins; two granddaughters, Kaylee Helms and Kensleigh Helms.
A celebration of Jerry’s life will be 1 p.m., Saturday, October 16, 2021, at the New Covenant Worship Center with Pastor David Hutchinson officiating.
Online condolences at BernsteinFuneralHome.com.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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