Richard Skyler Helm

Richard ‘Skyler’ Helm, 41 of Shawsville, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his father, Richard ‘Richie’ K. Helm; his grandparents, Mawyer and Hilda Helm; and Hubert and Virginia Hodges.  

Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Linda Hodges Helm; wife, Jessica Witt; son, Richard Jeffrey ‘R.J.’ Skyler Helm; step-son, Jesse Boston; aunts and uncles, Tommy and Carolyn Helm, Connie and Cy Cumbee, Alan Hodges, Bobby and Debbie Hodges, Doris Hodges Sisson, Albert Furrow; and many cousins and friends. 

Sky was an artistic and fun-loving guy who always went out of his way to help others.  He enjoyed woodworking, cooking, and had a special talent for gardening.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Sowders Chapel Baptist Church.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 1-2pm at Sowders Chapel Baptist Church in Shawsville.A memorial service will follow the visitation at 2pm at Sowders Chapel Baptist Church.