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- [S74] Atchley Funeral Home Records, Volume IV, 1987-1999, Larry D. Fox, (Smoky Mountain Historical Society), 27 Oct 1994.
Carroll "Button" Helton obituary
- [S106] The Mountain Press, 23 Nov 2004.
WALDENS CREEK - Citizens of this community gathered at their local volunteer fire department Saturday night for an evening of fun, food and remembrances.
The Waldens Creek Volunteer Fire Department held its annual fall supper and auction, which, according to officials, seems to get bigger every year.
"I think this is the 11th year, and we do better every year," said Department Lt. Chuck Conley.
This year held a special note, as the recently constructed facilities now housing the department were dedicated in honor and memory of Larry "Gomer" Helton.
Helton was a 21-year veteran of the force and did much of the work on the inside of the new structure.
"He was always here 24 hours a day, seven days a week," recalled Conley.
He noted that Helton was a shy man who did not like to have his picture taken, although there is one that hangs on the department's bulletin board.
"He probably would have been embarrassed by all of this," Conley said.
Conley said Helton began a collection of patches from departments around the country that are now displayed in a special case in the department's offices.
"We'll continue this in his memory," Conley said.
Helton's department number, 904, was retired shortly after his death from a heart attack in April.
- [S23] Atchley Funeral Home, (http://www.atchleyfuneralhome.com/), 3 Apr 2004.
Larry ''Gomer'' Helton
May 18, 1957 - April 03, 2004
Birthplace: Sevier County, Tennessee
Resided In: Sevierville Tennessee USA
Visitation: April 05, 2004
Service: April 05, 2004
Cemetery: Mountain View Cemetery
Larry “Gomer” Helton, age 46 of Sevierville, born May 18, 1957, departed this life Saturday, April 3, 2004. Larry served as a Captain with the Walden’s Creek Volunteer Fire Department where he was a member for twenty-one years.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Carroll “Button” Helton.
Survivors:
Parents: Oscar Vernalee “Derby” and Bessie Helton
Brothers and Sisters-in-law:
Verna Ray and Wilma Helton
Henry and Neoma Helton of Pigeon Forge
Howard and Violet Helton of Morristown
Kenneth and Pam Helton
Malcalm Helton of Sevierville
Sisters and Brothers-in-law:
Algie and Burl Huskey
Shirley Maples
Barbara and Joseph Cavis of Pigeon Forge
Lois and Donald Moore of Knoxville
Linda Moore of Walland
Several nieces, nephews, close friends and family members
The family wishes to express and special thank you to Christy at Fort Sanders- Sevier Medical Center.
Funeral service 7 PM Monday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Danny King and Rev. Bill Helton officiating. Interment 1 PM Tuesday in Mountain View cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be members of the Walden’s Creek Volunteer Fire Department. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Monday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Walden’s Creek Volunteer Fire Department—2828 Goose Gap Road—Sevierville, Tennessee 37876. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)
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