Burl "Rick" Helms,'s Obituary
Burl “Rick” Helms Jr., 69, of Mallard Creek, passed away January 5th, 2014, at CMC, surrounded by his loving family.
Rick was born May 14, 1944 in Algiers, North Africa to the late Burl and Yolande Helms. He was a former Charlotte firefighter and most recently worked at Larkhaven Golf Club. Rick’s real passion was golf and he loved all of his friends at Larkhaven.
Survivors include his son, Carey Helms of Waxhaw, daughter Angie Hicks and husband Thad of Bluff City, Tennessee, three grandchildren, Joseph and Emily Hicks and McKenzie Helms, sister Simone Blakely and husband John of Cornelius, brother Jackie Helms of Mallard Creek, and special friend, Faye Ofsonka and family of Concord.
Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
A celebration of Rick’s life will be held in the spring.
James Funeral Home of Huntersville is assisting the family. Condolences can be made online at www.jamesfuneralhomeLKN.com
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