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Eric Mckinnon Helms, 56, of Salisbury, passed away on Thursday March 31, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center – Northeast surrounded by family. Mr. Helms was born on April 22, 1959 in Hawaii to W.D. Helms and Shirley Yost Helms.
Eric retired from the City of Salisbury as the Manager of the Waste Water Treament Division after 30 years of service. He enjoyed going to car shows and loved Corvettes the most. Eric enjoyed antiquing, smoking a good cigar, going to the beach, or driving his corvette through the mountains. He loved to spend time with his family, friends, and his scottish terriers.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of five years, Sheila Helms of Salisbury; two sons, Jake Helms and wife Kimberly of Kannapolis, Reese Helms and wife Heaven of Kannapolis; a daughter, Brianna Wilcox of Salisbury; a sister, Deiatra Smith and husband Al of North Augusta, SC; and five grandchildren, Raegan and Whyatt Helms, Cadence Helms, Zoë Pace, and Bryson Nosker.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday April 5, 2016 at 6:15 PM at Powles Staton Funeral Home (913 West Main St., Rockwell, NC 28138) conducted by Pastor Gary Wyrick. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 5:00 – 6:00 PM at the funeral home.
Carolina Cremation of Salisbury is serving the Helms family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Jan Drury Tanner says
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Eric. My sympathy to you at this difficult time and prayers are lifted for you all.
Geva Whitley says
Dee, Shirl and family, my prayers and love are with you all, May God bless you and give you peace!
billy -judy furr says
sorry for your loss,you all are in our thoughts and prayers GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU
Becky and Greg Rushing says
Much love and prayers for all the family. God bless.
Yvonne Templeton says
I am very sorry to hear the news of Eric’s passing. He was a very special person. Prayers for you all.
Robert Peeler says
From the ACOSTA WAL-MART TEAM
We loved Eric and will miss him tremendously. Our love and support to your family. May the Spirit of Love and Kindness embrace you in all its Glory through this difficult time.
Ron & Pam Lee says
Jake,
Pam and I are so sorry for the loss of your dad. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron Lee
margaret vail says
Sorry for your loss. John 5:28,29 let us know that ‘All those in the memorial tombs will hear Jesus voice and come out.’ Margaret