Tommy Helton
October 4, 1934 ~ July 28, 2017
Resided in:
Hendersonville, NC
Tommy Helton, 82, of Hendersonville, passed away Friday, July 28, 2017 at his residence.
A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late D.H. and Bessie Manor Helton. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Faye Fisher and two brothers, Kenneth Helton and Johnny Helton.
Tommy was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and enjoyed fishing, camping, boating and traveling to the beach.
He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth DeHart Helton; one daughter, Janet Helton Northrup and her husband, Kenneth; one son, Randy Helton, Jr.; one sister, Ailene Jones and her husband, Don; two grandchildren, Russell Willard and his wife, Beth and Wendy Willard Goodwin and her husband, Todd; and seven great-grandchildren, Matthew, Nicholas, Austin, Andrew, Carter, Colin and Dakota.
A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, July 31 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Oakley and the family will receive friends from 2-3 PM on Monday at the funeral home.
Flowers are appreciated, but for those who choose, memorial donations may be made to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2374 Howard Gap Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792.
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Ruth and family we are very sorry to hear that Tommy passed away .Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time .May God give you the strength you need .
I worked with Tommy for 17 years at Steelcase. He was a good friend to all and will be greatly missed. I offer my most sincere condolences for your loss. He is in God’s hands now.
Ruth, Randy, Janet. So Sorry to Hear That Tommy Passed
Away. Our Thoughts and Prayers Are With Your Family.
You All Were Wonderful Neighbors on Reed St. in Biltmore.
Again, In Our Prayers, Gwen Queen Hall
Dear Family, You all are in my thoughtsand prayers.
Thoughts an Prayers …….G.Dale Helton (Jesse Helton son)
Randy so sorry to hear that your Dad has passed away, Just want you and the family to know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers, always remember the good times you had together. Rest in peace Mr. Helton, you were always so nice to me you will be missed,
Michael and Janice Branks
Ruth, Randy and Janet so very sorry to hear this news. Lots of great memories from the top of the hill on Reed Street. Wonderful man that will be truly missed. So very for your loss.
Sorry for your family’s loss.. prayers go out for Randy and Janet it’s never easy loosing a dad… truly love you all..Billy Carter
Ruth and family,
So sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing. He will surely be missed! May God give you comfort during this difficult time. Love and prayers…
we love you all
Ruth and Family, So sorry to hear about Tommy passing away, Just to let you know our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Praying God will give you Peace and Comfort during this time. Rest assured he is in a better place and in the Lords hands. May God Bless and Keep you all.
we will mess tommy
Randy, I’m so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Ruth Carr Dempsey
Tommy will be missed. My condolences to Ruth and her family.
Dear Family, I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of our Dear Brother. Our sincere condolences to you. May you think of the many beautiful memories that you shared with Tommy, and cherish those precious moments. May the God of all comfort caress your heart with his living promise to one day reunite you together again in the future paradise mentioned at Revelation 21: 4,5. Our Dear Heavenly Father Jehovah (Psalms 83:18 )knows the many tears you cry and he will sustain you if you let him. I was thinking of you and hoping that you can find comfort during this difficult time.
Mrs. Helton, Randy and Janet,
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Helton’s passing. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. I have many great memories of growing up with Randy and Janet and others in the old Biltmore area. I will always remember how the Helton house was a great place to hang out. As a teenager growing up around you guys, you might have not even thought about it, but, the Helton’s were a big influence on my life. I always thought you guys were the perfect Mom and Dad. Thanks for the memories. We will see Mr. Helton LATER!
So sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort.
Ruth and family: You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Colleen and Dawn Calhoun