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Donald Ray Helton
August 3, 2018
Mr. Donald Ray Helton, age 79, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018 in Pensacola, Florida.
Mr. Helton was a native of Huxford, AL, former resident of the Atmore area and has resided in Cantonment, FL since 1965. He was a Elder in the Remnant Church of Latter-Day Saints, a 1962 graduate of the University of Alabama with a Bachelors Degree in Finance, a 7th grade Science Teacher at Ransom Middle School. His passions were Alabama Football and Fishing.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Patsy Helton of Cantonment, FL; a son Michael and husband Eric O’Briant of Kennesaw, GA; one brother, Gary Helton (Companion Lola Alverson) of Atmore, AL; one sister, Glenda & Alan Rundall of Lillian, AL; niece, Sheron Rundall of Lillian, AL and aunt, Ruth Vickery of Atmore, AL.
Funeral services will be Sunday, August 5, 2018 at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Evangelist Les Kelly and Evangelist Dick Dour officiating.
Burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday, August 5, 2018 from 12 Noon until service time at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Lamar Wiggins, Rick Wiggins, Curtis Wiggins, Alan Odom, Rick Brooks and Glen Helton.
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So many memories to share about Mr.( and Mrs. Helton!!) What a wonderful example of love and kindness they have shared with sooo many kids over the 50 or so years I have known them, including my family. We all spent many nights at their home, went to Atmore with them , visited with their family, picked blueberries, and yes, we were taken fishing as well!!! I caught my first fish, a 2 pounder with him. The kindness and patience I have today, I attribute to them, there are no words to describe the love and respect I have . I view them as parents, so Mr. Helton’s passing has left a hole in my heart, but I am happy he was doing one of the things he loved the most…FISHING!!! He touched the lives of so many people, and I pray he knew that he made a life long difference for us all!!! Rest in peace, dear friend, and in eternity with the Lord. You were a GOOD man and I will never forget your selfless care for children. Much love and endless hugs to Mrs. Helton and Michael. I love you very, very much!!! Barb