Marcus Wayland Helms, Sr, was born in Monroe, NC. He was predeceased by his parents, Joe and Winnie Helms and an infant sister. The funeral service will be at 11 am, Friday, October 25, 2019 at Fort Mill Church of God . Burial will follow at Unity Cemetery.
After graduating Fort Mill High School and King's College, he worked with Rock Hill and Fort Mill Telephone Companies, now Comporium, for 43 years. He served two years with the U. S. Army in Germany during this time.
Wayland was very active in the Fort Mill Church of God, serving as trustee, member of committees, finance and especially enjoyed the choir and music. He was a sports enthusiast, enjoying soft ball, basketball and golf. Traveling was one of his favorite pastimes and trips to all 50 states, many countries, hiking the Grand Canyon, being baptized in the Jordan River and being in Vatican City on Easter in 1958 were some of the highlights.
He was active in community organizations including Fort Mill Lions Club, Comporium Pioneer Club, Community Choruses and Playhouses.
Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Yvonne (Von) Rodgers, his son, Marc W. Helms, Jr and wife Stacy of Rock Hill, and daughter, Dr. Gina Helms of Tanzania, East Africa.
Wolfe Funeral Home
After graduating Fort Mill High School and King's College, he worked with Rock Hill and Fort Mill Telephone Companies, now Comporium, for 43 years. He served two years with the U. S. Army in Germany during this time.
Wayland was very active in the Fort Mill Church of God, serving as trustee, member of committees, finance and especially enjoyed the choir and music. He was a sports enthusiast, enjoying soft ball, basketball and golf. Traveling was one of his favorite pastimes and trips to all 50 states, many countries, hiking the Grand Canyon, being baptized in the Jordan River and being in Vatican City on Easter in 1958 were some of the highlights.
He was active in community organizations including Fort Mill Lions Club, Comporium Pioneer Club, Community Choruses and Playhouses.
Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Yvonne (Von) Rodgers, his son, Marc W. Helms, Jr and wife Stacy of Rock Hill, and daughter, Dr. Gina Helms of Tanzania, East Africa.
Wolfe Funeral Home
Marcus Wayland Helms, Sr, was born in Monroe, NC. He was predeceased by his parents, Joe and Winnie Helms and an infant sister. The funeral service will be at 11 am, Friday, October 25, 2019 at Fort Mill Church of God . Burial will follow at Unity Cemetery.
After graduating Fort Mill High School and King's College, he worked with Rock Hill and Fort Mill Telephone Companies, now Comporium, for 43 years. He served two years with the U. S. Army in Germany during this time.
Wayland was very active in the Fort Mill Church of God, serving as trustee, member of committees, finance and especially enjoyed the choir and music. He was a sports enthusiast, enjoying soft ball, basketball and golf. Traveling was one of his favorite pastimes and trips to all 50 states, many countries, hiking the Grand Canyon, being baptized in the Jordan River and being in Vatican City on Easter in 1958 were some of the highlights.
He was active in community organizations including Fort Mill Lions Club, Comporium Pioneer Club, Community Choruses and Playhouses.
Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Yvonne (Von) Rodgers, his son, Marc W. Helms, Jr and wife Stacy of Rock Hill, and daughter, Dr. Gina Helms of Tanzania, East Africa.
Wolfe Funeral Home
After graduating Fort Mill High School and King's College, he worked with Rock Hill and Fort Mill Telephone Companies, now Comporium, for 43 years. He served two years with the U. S. Army in Germany during this time.
Wayland was very active in the Fort Mill Church of God, serving as trustee, member of committees, finance and especially enjoyed the choir and music. He was a sports enthusiast, enjoying soft ball, basketball and golf. Traveling was one of his favorite pastimes and trips to all 50 states, many countries, hiking the Grand Canyon, being baptized in the Jordan River and being in Vatican City on Easter in 1958 were some of the highlights.
He was active in community organizations including Fort Mill Lions Club, Comporium Pioneer Club, Community Choruses and Playhouses.
Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Yvonne (Von) Rodgers, his son, Marc W. Helms, Jr and wife Stacy of Rock Hill, and daughter, Dr. Gina Helms of Tanzania, East Africa.
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