Melvin Carl Helms

Obituary: Melvin Carl Helms, 73, of Kannapolis died Friday, June 27, 2014 after a period of declining health. His funeral service will be held at 2:30 PM Monday, June 30 at Bethpage Presbyterian Church-Kannapolis with Rev. Ellen Campbell Gardner officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. His family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall from 1:00 to 2:00 PM Monday prior to the funeral. Melvin was born July 9, 1940 in Union Co. NC, a son of the late Carl and Nell Griffin Helms. He was a longtime area resident and member of Bethpage Presbyterian Church-Kannapolis. Melvin worked for Cannon Mills in the Cotton Dept. for many years until he retired. He worked part time as a farrier in North and South Carolina and enjoyed hunting. Melvin was an excellent husband, father and grandfather. He will be dearly missed. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Shirley Eudy Helms of the home, his daughter, Terrie H. Miller (Arnold) of Irmo, SC, his grandchildren, Adam and Catherine Miller, his brother, Billy Don Helms (Elaine) of Kannapolis and several nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com and memorial donations may be made to Bethpage Presbyterian Church - Kannapolis 6020 Mooresville Rd. Kannapolis NC 28081 or to Trinity Oaks Health and Rehab Center 820 Klumac Rd. Salisbury NC 28144.
Visitation: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Monday June 30, 2014 Bethpage Presbyterian Church Kannapolis, North Carolina

Service: 2:30pm Monday June 30, 2014 Bethpage Presbyterian Church Kannapolis, North Carolina

Interment: Church Cemetery