Carl Robert Helms
June 12, 1934 - February 12, 2010
FORT MEADE - Mr. Carl Robert Helms, 75, passed away Fri., Feb. 12, 2010 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center of heart failure. Mr. Helms was born June 12, 1934 in Laura Hill, FL and has been a longtime Fort Meade resident. He was the owner of J & M Grassing and involved in the Helms Bros. Construction Co. and Robert's Tools & Accessories. Mr. Helms was a member of the First Church of God, Fort Meade; U.S. Korean War Navy Veteran and a Master Mason. Mr. Helms was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Jane Myer. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Helms, Fort Meade, FL; son, Sean Helms and daughter, Mary Gail Clark, both of Frisno, CA; brothers, Rex Helms, Fort Meade, FL, Mack Helms, New Smyrna, GA, Ray Helms, Fort Meade, FL; sister, Doris Jean Tucker, Fort Meade, FL; grandsons, Tommy Clark & Robert Clark; seven grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held 10:00a.m.-11:00 a.m., Tues., Feb. 16, 2010 at the First Church of God, Fort Meade. Funeral services will follow at 11:00a.m. with Rev. Travis Risner officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery with military honors. Hancock Funeral Home, Fort Meade, FL 863-285-8171
FORT MEADE - Mr. Carl Robert Helms, 75, passed away Fri., Feb. 12, 2010 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center of heart failure. Mr. Helms was born June 12, 1934 in Laura Hill, FL and has been a longtime Fort Meade resident. He was the owner... View Obituary & Service Information