Don Edward Helton, Sr., age 75, was born on August 11, 1944 to Loren Daniel and Dollie Mae Capps Helton in Liberty Hill, TN. He passed away on August 3, 2020. Don loved working. He was a carpenter, building houses and working with wood, farming, and opening graves all over the county for over 15 years. He was a family man that loved going to church and helping other people. He enjoyed watching westerns, having a cup of coffee and reading his Bible.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Teresa Welch Helton, and children- Don Edward Helton Jr. (Amy), Robert Lee Helton (Sandy), and Melissa Ann Riley (James). His grandchildren were the apple of his eye, Amber, Sophie, Emily, Hunter, and Kaylen. He has three surviving sisters, Pauline Jordan, Christine Helton, and Iva Nicley.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Ralph, Earl, Billy Wayne, and Howard, and sister, Fausteen Bailey.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 from 5 to 8 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services for Don will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2020 also at Crossville Memorial at 10:00 with Pastor Brian Tompkins officiating. He will be laid to rest in Rinnie Cemetery.
Teresa we are sorry to hear about Dons passing. I wish we could have come and been with you all but we couldn’t but you all are in our PRAYERS.I have a picture of Don when he was BAPTISED.so we know he is in GOD’S hands and at peace.LOVE YOU ALL.FOY& SUE.