Robert L. Helton Obituary
The memory of Robert L. Helton of Galesburg, Illinois, who passed away on March 22, 2026 at the age of 52, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Robert may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Robert touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, David Junior and Grace Ola Helton (Lindsay). He is survived by: his fiancé Zeena V. Ellison of Galesburg; his siblings, Floyd Helton (Kassandra) of Wyandotte, Michigan and Faye Koepp (Kurt) of Toulon, Illinois; and his uncle James Vaughn (Janette) of McAlester, Oklahoma..
Memorial contributions may be made to IL-CHEP (Illinois Coalition for Higher Education in Prison). Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at http://www.watsonthomas.com.
