Ralph Helton Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ralph Helton of Darlington, South Carolina, who passed away at the age of 91, on September 13, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Vernie Helton and Blanche Helton; his siblings, Bill Foster (Bill), Tom, Ollie, Stella Mae, Mable, Leona and Clyde Helton; and his brothers-in-law, Elmer Horn and Ellis Lester.
He is survived by: his significant other Irene Norris Lester; his sons, Douglas Helton (Kim) of Lugoff, SC and Jeffrey Helton (Sherri) of Florence; his granddaughter Haley (Austin); his children, Charley Kate, Hampton Rogers of Raleigh, NC and Whitney Shea (Jon) of Rock Hill, SC.; his siblings, Robert Helton (Kathy), Louise Lester, Betty Boyd (Teddy), Dot Lester, Barbara Vance and Rosie Brown; his sister-in-law Carol Horn; his brothers, Kenneth and Carl Helton; and his pet Ginger.
Visitation was held on Thursday, September 18th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Belk Funeral Home - Darlington (229 W Broad St, Darlington, SC 29532). A funeral service was held on Thursday, September 18th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to The Darlington First Church of God 620 North Main Street Darlington, SC 29532 or to "Temple Treasures" c/o Temple FWB Church 1660 North Governor Williams Highway Darlington, SC 29532.
