Fred C. Helton of Panama City Beach, Fla., went to be with our Lord on Jan. 3, 2015, at 2:30 a.m.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sonja Sanders Helton; and his two daughters, Lynn Marshall (Mark) of Southside, Ala., and Alison McCullum (Jeff) of Panama City, Fla. Four grandchildren, Tony Marshall (Huntsville, Ala.), Jeffrey Marshall (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Leah Helton (Anniston, Ala.) and Lennon Dain (Panama City, Fla.), also survive him as well as many other cherished relatives.
He was preceded in death by his son, Chris Helton (Panama City, Fla.); his parents, Margaret and Fred Helton (Gadsden, Ala.); and his sister, Gail Mitchell (Gadsden, Ala.).
Mr. Helton was a 1957 graduate of Emma Sansom High School and a graduate of Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Ark. He attended Ouachita on a football scholarship and instructed/coached various other sports-related activities. He was a master plumber and pipe fitter and Plumbing Inspector for the City of Gadsden. He also coached football, taught school and served as assistant principal. Mr. Helton was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Panama City Beach, Fla. He served in the Naval Reserves for 13 years and was a Master Mason in good standing at Dwight Masonic Lodge #550, located in Gadsden, Ala. He had many friends in Arkansas, Texas, Georgia, Florida and Alabama, and will be greatly missed by each.
Funeral services will be arranged upon the demise of his beloved wife, Sonja.
Romans 8:38-39
The family would like to express appreciation and special thanks to the entire staff of Emerald Coast Hospice for their comfort, love and genuine concern during this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Emerald Coast Hospice or St. Bernadette Catholic Church.
Panama City News Herald, Tue, Jan 6, 2015
Note: courtesy of contributor #48813609
Burial for Fred C. Helton: Fred and Sonja were both inurned in the Helton family plot at Forrest Cemetery, Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama after Sonja's passing in August 2017.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sonja Sanders Helton; and his two daughters, Lynn Marshall (Mark) of Southside, Ala., and Alison McCullum (Jeff) of Panama City, Fla. Four grandchildren, Tony Marshall (Huntsville, Ala.), Jeffrey Marshall (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Leah Helton (Anniston, Ala.) and Lennon Dain (Panama City, Fla.), also survive him as well as many other cherished relatives.
He was preceded in death by his son, Chris Helton (Panama City, Fla.); his parents, Margaret and Fred Helton (Gadsden, Ala.); and his sister, Gail Mitchell (Gadsden, Ala.).
Mr. Helton was a 1957 graduate of Emma Sansom High School and a graduate of Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Ark. He attended Ouachita on a football scholarship and instructed/coached various other sports-related activities. He was a master plumber and pipe fitter and Plumbing Inspector for the City of Gadsden. He also coached football, taught school and served as assistant principal. Mr. Helton was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Panama City Beach, Fla. He served in the Naval Reserves for 13 years and was a Master Mason in good standing at Dwight Masonic Lodge #550, located in Gadsden, Ala. He had many friends in Arkansas, Texas, Georgia, Florida and Alabama, and will be greatly missed by each.
Funeral services will be arranged upon the demise of his beloved wife, Sonja.
Romans 8:38-39
The family would like to express appreciation and special thanks to the entire staff of Emerald Coast Hospice for their comfort, love and genuine concern during this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Emerald Coast Hospice or St. Bernadette Catholic Church.
Panama City News Herald, Tue, Jan 6, 2015
Note: courtesy of contributor #48813609
Burial for Fred C. Helton: Fred and Sonja were both inurned in the Helton family plot at Forrest Cemetery, Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama after Sonja's passing in August 2017.
Fred C. Helton of Panama City Beach, Fla., went to be with our Lord on Jan. 3, 2015, at 2:30 a.m.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sonja Sanders Helton; and his two daughters, Lynn Marshall (Mark) of Southside, Ala., and Alison McCullum (Jeff) of Panama City, Fla. Four grandchildren, Tony Marshall (Huntsville, Ala.), Jeffrey Marshall (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Leah Helton (Anniston, Ala.) and Lennon Dain (Panama City, Fla.), also survive him as well as many other cherished relatives.
He was preceded in death by his son, Chris Helton (Panama City, Fla.); his parents, Margaret and Fred Helton (Gadsden, Ala.); and his sister, Gail Mitchell (Gadsden, Ala.).
Mr. Helton was a 1957 graduate of Emma Sansom High School and a graduate of Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Ark. He attended Ouachita on a football scholarship and instructed/coached various other sports-related activities. He was a master plumber and pipe fitter and Plumbing Inspector for the City of Gadsden. He also coached football, taught school and served as assistant principal. Mr. Helton was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Panama City Beach, Fla. He served in the Naval Reserves for 13 years and was a Master Mason in good standing at Dwight Masonic Lodge #550, located in Gadsden, Ala. He had many friends in Arkansas, Texas, Georgia, Florida and Alabama, and will be greatly missed by each.
Funeral services will be arranged upon the demise of his beloved wife, Sonja.
Romans 8:38-39
The family would like to express appreciation and special thanks to the entire staff of Emerald Coast Hospice for their comfort, love and genuine concern during this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Emerald Coast Hospice or St. Bernadette Catholic Church.
Panama City News Herald, Tue, Jan 6, 2015
Note: courtesy of contributor #48813609
Burial for Fred C. Helton: Fred and Sonja were both inurned in the Helton family plot at Forrest Cemetery, Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama after Sonja's passing in August 2017.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sonja Sanders Helton; and his two daughters, Lynn Marshall (Mark) of Southside, Ala., and Alison McCullum (Jeff) of Panama City, Fla. Four grandchildren, Tony Marshall (Huntsville, Ala.), Jeffrey Marshall (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Leah Helton (Anniston, Ala.) and Lennon Dain (Panama City, Fla.), also survive him as well as many other cherished relatives.
He was preceded in death by his son, Chris Helton (Panama City, Fla.); his parents, Margaret and Fred Helton (Gadsden, Ala.); and his sister, Gail Mitchell (Gadsden, Ala.).
Mr. Helton was a 1957 graduate of Emma Sansom High School and a graduate of Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Ark. He attended Ouachita on a football scholarship and instructed/coached various other sports-related activities. He was a master plumber and pipe fitter and Plumbing Inspector for the City of Gadsden. He also coached football, taught school and served as assistant principal. Mr. Helton was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Panama City Beach, Fla. He served in the Naval Reserves for 13 years and was a Master Mason in good standing at Dwight Masonic Lodge #550, located in Gadsden, Ala. He had many friends in Arkansas, Texas, Georgia, Florida and Alabama, and will be greatly missed by each.
Funeral services will be arranged upon the demise of his beloved wife, Sonja.
Romans 8:38-39
The family would like to express appreciation and special thanks to the entire staff of Emerald Coast Hospice for their comfort, love and genuine concern during this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Emerald Coast Hospice or St. Bernadette Catholic Church.
Panama City News Herald, Tue, Jan 6, 2015
Note: courtesy of contributor #48813609
Burial for Fred C. Helton: Fred and Sonja were both inurned in the Helton family plot at Forrest Cemetery, Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama after Sonja's passing in August 2017.
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