Robert Thomas Helms

Robert Thomas Helms, 41, died February 25, 2008, following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Lincoln County, NC on February 20, 1967 and was a son of Margaret Workman Helms of Connelly Springs and the late Daniel Thomas Helms. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by first wife, Loretta Helms; his grandmothers, Ruby Benton and Merle Workman; and a half-brother, Willard Mayfield.Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Crystal Mintz Helms, of the home; his daughter, Annie Bollinger, and her husband, Jim, of Connelly Springs; step-children, Jacob, Sammuel, Emily, and Angela Stogner, and Amanda Wilson, all of Burke County; his grandson, Ethan Rosales; step-granddaughter, Angel Tallent; his brother, Billy Ray Helms and his wife, Flossie, of Burke County; and a number of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.The funeral will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, March 1, 2008 in the Colonial Chapel of Sossoman Funeral Home with Mr. Jimmy Dillingham officiating. Burial will follow in Burke Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.