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C.W. Helton
June 14, 2017
Mr. C.W. “Pete” Helton, 88, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017, in Bay Minette, Alabama.
Mr. Helton was a native and lifelong resident of Robinsonville, AL. He was a Sunday School teacher for 60 years, ordained Deacon, and was a member of the Robinsonville Baptist Church and the Brooks Memorial Baptist Church, president of Cattleman’s Association, active in Farm Bureau and Atmore Trucker’s Association. He was owner of Snappy Car Wash and Laundry for 30 plus years and a farmer for most of his life. In the military he received a Medal for Good Conduct, two medals for Courage and Dependability, medal for Sharp Shooter for a 45 caliber, Tank Weapons and Expert Gunner Medal and the Tank Medal for the 86th Tank Division.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Fonnie Martin Helton and Junie Etta Bell Helton; first wife, Ruby Earline Helton; one sister, Ima Crawford; and one brother, Robert “Bobby” Helton.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara R. Helton of Robinsonville, AL; four sons, Alan Helton of Atmore, AL, Roger (Beverly) Helton of Atmore, AL, Osborn (Kathy) Linam of Spanish Fort, AL and Desmond Linam of Atmore, AL; two daughters, Linda (Billy) Farr of Atmore, AL and Dawn (Tim) Turner of Atmore, AL; two brothers, Dr. Kendrel (Nancy) Helton of Huntsville, AL and Clyde (Gladys) Helton of Robinsonville, AL; two sisters, Leople Peacock of Montgomery, AL and Nelda Jernigan of Montgomery, AL ; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Heard officiating.
Burial was at the Robinsonville Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Brandon Whitehead, Dustin Helton, Nolan Linam, Nate Turner, Craig Helton, Cody Helton, Trent Linam and Colton Whitehead.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
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I didn’t have the pleasure of knowing Mr. Helton but I was friends with his nephew Clay Helton for many years when I lived close by in Atmore and on Stanley Road. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Helton family. They are wonderful people.