On Friday, October 23, 2020, Thomas W. Helton (79), beloved father of Ronie Helton and loving grandfather (Papa) of Andrea (Matthew) Titus passed peacefully in his home. He is also survived by his sister Nancy Shelman, his mother-in-law Helen Stacy, his sisters and brothers in-law Glenda and Floyd Hardin, Russel Harden, Beverly and Gary Colquist, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Hazel and Wayne Helton, daughter Kelly Helton, and wife Judy Helton. He will be entombed with his wife, Judy Helton, at Michigan Memorial Park in a private ceremony with a celebration of life luncheon to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for memorial gifts to the Alzheimer’s Disease Research fund at the Mayo Clinic. Gifts can be made over the phone at (855) 852-8129, online at https://philanthropy.mayoclinic.org/alzheimers, or through the mail to Mayo Clinic Department of Development, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. Please indicate the gift is in memory of Thomas Helton.
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