John Helms' Obituary
John Franklin Helms, 83, died peacefully on March 24th, 2022. He was born on May 19th, 1938 in Charlotte to the late Clyde and Ida Helms.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Carolyn, and four brothers, Charles, Albert, Gene, and Gerald.
John grew up in Charlotte and graduated from Harding High School in 1956. He was active in his church, worked with Boy Scout Troop 23 and was an avid HAM radio enthusiast. He retired as an Electronics Technician at the Air Traffic Control Tower at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
He is survived by his son, John Helms, wife Jean and daughter, Laura Osuna, husband Luis and grandson, Maxwell.
A memorial service will be held at Covenant United Methodist Church located at 6824 Tuckaseegee Road in Charlotte at 2pm on Thursday, April 7th. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made to the church.
Burial will be private at Charlotte Memorial Gardens.
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