Kenneth Helton

Kenneth Helton, age 87, a resident of Cleveland, went home to be with Jesus Saturday, February 2, 2019 with his loving wife at his side. Mr. Helton was the son of the late Abbie Taylor Helton and Payton Helton. His 6 sisters and 2 brothers also preceded him in death. Mr. Helton was retired from Maytag with 35 years of service. He was a U. S. Army Veteran serving in Korean War. He loved to fish, work in his yard and caring for his dogs. Mr. Helton was a Dialysis patient of for several years and he loved his nurses and caretakers. He was loved by all who knew him. He loved going to his church and he was a member of the Southview Baptist Church.Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Dessie Helton of Cleveland, his sisters in law, Elizabeth Whaley and Joann Black both of Cleveland and several nieces and nephews also survive.The Remembrance of Life Service will be conducted on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 1:00 P. M. at the Jim Rush Funeral and Cremation Services Wildwood Chapel with Reverend Rob Works and Reverend Ronnie Ledford officiating. Interment will follow in the Flint Springs Cemetery with his nephews, Doyle Whaley, Darren Black, Jim Gumm, Joseph Whaley, Chuck Martin and Kevin Davenport serving as casket bearers. The family request that in lieu of flowers Memorials be made to the National Kidney Foundation, nkfcares@kidney.org. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P. M. Tuesday at the Jim Rush Funeral and Cremation Services Wildwood Chapel who has charge of the arrangements. You may share your condolences and your memories with the Helton family at www.jimrushfuneralhomes.com.Read Obituary