of Marianna, CA
October 20, 1928 - September 2, 2010
George Franklin Helton of Marianna, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2010 in Hughes, Arkansas.
He was born in Helena, Arkansas to Vona and Madeline Ramsey Helton. On April 2, 2004, he married Wanda Smith Ridge at the First Christian Church in Marianna. He was a Veteran of the US Air Force and was active in the American Legion. He was a 32nd Degree Freemason. He was the Owner and Operator of Marianna Farm Supply, served his church family as a deacon at First Christian Church for many years, and was a board member of the Marianna Housing Authority.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda Helton, a brother Billy Helton and wife Sue of Waldron, AR and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Louise Helton, and brother Ray Helton.
Visitation will be held from 6-8:00 P.M. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home of Marianna. Funeral Services will be 10:00 A.M. at the First Christian Church, in Marianna with Cliff Allen officiating. Interment will be in Marianna Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, send donations to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
Arrangements are Roller-Citizens Funeral Home of Marianna. (870) 295-2528 Visit our Online Guestbook at: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
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3 Condolence(s)
Evelyn Rose Bearden
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
George was one a kind-always smiling, always laughing, always a gentle man. I felt blessed that he was my cousin. Not only did I love George, I admired him. He and Louise taught us all a lesson in loving others by the way they lived, always kind and doing something to help others. Their devotion to Jade made us all realize that children are "grand" and should be treasured. I read a poem once that said"that man is a success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much-who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children". George was that man! I will love you and think of you often until the day I see you again in heaven.
Evelyn
Dyrles Bryan& Jade Haycraft
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Love you, miss you, but glad you are with Aunt Lou again.
George and Janice Sansing
Friday, September 3, 2010
Billy and Family. We have many fond memories of George. and of your family too. We will keep you in our prayers.