He was born on September 9, 1937 in Corinth, MS, to the late Chester and Agnes Mayo Helton. He married Phyllis Wadley on September 18, 1960 and they were married 57 years at his death. He was a Construction Contractor owning H & H Construction.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Helton of Medon; children, Mike Helton (Alicia), Sheila Helton Sullivan, and Russ Helton; three grandchildren, Dusty Helton, Dalton Helton, and Rebecca Wright; and three great grandchildren, Tyler Wright, Wyatt Wright, and Rylee Wright.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January, 30, 2018 at 2 p.m. at George A. Smith and Sons South Chapel with Ken Bowman officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends beginning at 1 p.m., one hour prior to the service.