James Clyde Helton Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 8, 2026, at the age of 93, James Clyde Helton of Turtletown, Tennessee passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Clyde Helton to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clyde Helton and Lena Goforth Helton; his wife Mary Zell Haney Helton; his brother Edward Helton (Annette); his sisters-in-law, Delene Helton and Claudena Twiggs; his sisters, Margarie Coker, Barbara Etta Helton and Carol Strom; and his brothers-in-law, Dean Coker, Dewey "Shug" Sutton and Garland "Junior" Haney.
He is survived by: his daughter Michelle Thomas; his siblings, Russell Helton of Eldorado, John Helton (Elva) of Manning, SC, Harold Helton (Gaynell) of Murphy, Dan Helton (Rhena) of Ducktown, TN, Barry Helton of Murphy, Frances LaPerriere (Darel) of Murphy, Bonnie Ruth Moore (Kenneth) of Andrews and Mary Jane Huie (Dave) of Lithia Springs, GA; and his siblings-in-law, Bill Strom and Becky Haney. He is also survived by nieces, nephews and other family members.
