Robert Roscoe Helton

May 31, 2011

Robert Roscoe Helton, 87 of Atmore, died Sunday May 29, 2011, in Atmore. An Atmore native, he was a retired farmer, born on January 14, 1924, to the late William Robert and Ida Norwood Helton.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Willodean Coon Helton.

He is survived by four Sons: Jacky Helton, Michael Helton and wife, Brenda J. Rodney Helton all of Atmore, Mark Helton of Pensacola; a sister, Ernestine Miller of Mobile;
eight grandchildren, Julia Helton Lee and husband Jackie, Jason Helton, Jaclyn Swift, Michelle Helton Shue and husband, Bruce, Stephanie Baggett and husband Doug, Brandy Helton, David Helton and wife, Tricia, and Rebekah Helton Bell, eight great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter.

Funderal services will be Wednesday June 1, 2011, at 10 a.m. from the First Baptist Church of Atmore with Bro. Arnold Hendrix officiating and Bro. Bobby Davis assisting. Interment will follow in McCullough Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Jackson Smith, Adam Respress, David Helton, Jeremy Lisenby, Gereld Steege, Bruce Shue and Jackie Lee.

Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Davis, Bill Hendrix, Raymond Jerkins, Gary Purris, Haskell Dunn, John Spier, Bill Spier, Jack Ward, Homer Nix, Clyde Helton, Pete Helton, Byron Vaughn, Jerry McElhaney and Albert Singleton.

Family will receive friends Tuesday evening May 31, 2011, at the First Baptist Church of Atmore from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc. in Atmore is in charge of all arrangements.

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3 Responses to “Robert Roscoe Helton”

  1. JJ on June 7th, 2011 3:28 pm

    I miss both of you. The house is just not the same anymore.I know you wanted to go pick peaches one more time and couldn’t go but , I’ll bet your eating some of the best peaches you ever tasted now.P.S. I’m watering your tomatoes for you !LOVE YOU…..REST IN PEACE.

  2. Judith Helton on June 4th, 2011 6:18 pm

    Roscoe Helton left this world with a good name , defined by respect from his community and family. There is no greater compliment to a life of hard work, love of land, and dedication to his four sons. May he rest in peace with his long-time wife Gladys…..they are missed.

  3. michelle on June 2nd, 2011 8:43 pm

    grandaddy i miss you so much, may you rest in peace……..