It is with regret we announce the passing of Arliss Dean Helton, II, age 57, of Fayetteville, TN. Arliss was born on June 18, 1961 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Arliss Dean and Charlsie Etta Allen Helton. He served in the US Army and worked as a counter top manufacturer. Mr. Helton enjoyed spending time with his children. Arliss passed away on May 11, 2019 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN.
Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Mari Denise Duka Helton; son, Arliss Dean Helton, III; daughter, Joelle Helton all of Fayetteville; and siblings, Gina (Randy) Ray of Hazel Green, Mike (Lindy) Helton of Ardmore, AL, Paul Helton of Rittman, OH, Mona Crosby of Hazel Green, and Rhonda Helton of Ardmore, AL.
Private family services will be held at a later date. Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Arliss Dean Helton, II.
15 Comments To "Arliss Dean Helton, II"
#1 Comment By Candie A Mitchell On May 12, 2019 @ 4:17 pm
I’m so sorry y’all are in my prayers and thoughts Mary we love you an are here for you.
#2 Comment By Mike Helton On May 13, 2019 @ 12:10 am
You left us way to early. But God always has a plan and all we can do is follow it so I am guessing he felt he needed you more up there with him then down here with us . Just please help look over us along with momma and daddy . We love you and will miss you so very much in our own way. Thank you for all the memories I will carry in my heart for the rest of my life. Good by brother for now .
#3 Comment By Gina Helton Ray On May 13, 2019 @ 1:18 am
How do I tell you goodbye when I cannot imagine you gone. You tried so hard to watch over all of us growing up even though I was the oldest, (which got annoying at times). I know that we didn’t see as much of you as we could have but, you had my heart from the day Momma brought you home. Just knowing that you were there if I needed you was comfort enough. I want you to know that I will be here for Denise and the kids if they need me. I salute you for your service to our country. I don’t know if I have ever told you that or not but. I hope you know that I am so proud of you. I am not going to tell you goodbye because I can’t. I will just say I will see you again and I love you with all my aching heart.
#4 Comment By Paul, Lila and Doug On May 13, 2019 @ 4:37 pm
Rest in peace Arliss. We will all meet again. Love Paul, Lila and Doug Duka. Wadsworth, Ohio
#5 Comment By Ty Woodard On May 13, 2019 @ 7:05 pm
I don’t know why you were taken so soon but I do know that God has a plan for all of us. I was blessed with you as the best friend that I ever had and you will be loved and missed every day. I will miss our daily talks my friend.
#6 Comment By Angela Walker On May 13, 2019 @ 10:01 pm
You were a big part of my life growing up. It is hard to believe that I am telling you goodbye. We all love you. Please watch over my mom and uncle Mike. Give Mamaw and Papaw a big hug for me. I love you.
#7 Comment By Cecelia (Cole) Brackett On May 13, 2019 @ 11:42 pm
God bless you my cousin I love you so much and I know you are at peace and no more pain or worries may God lay his comforting hands upon you’re family thru theses days to come love you and going to miss you Rowdy you left us way to soon my cousin /brother
#8 Comment By Mari Denise Helton On May 13, 2019 @ 11:53 pm
Thank you all for your kindness. The kids and I comforted by your thoughtfulness and prayers. He loved you all very much. Love, Mari Denise, little Arliss and Jojo
#9 Comment By Amanda Anderson On May 16, 2019 @ 2:50 pm
Hello there. I am so very sorry for your loss. To be honest I was trying to come down but am unable. I love and miss you all. Its been so so long. But with the time placed in between no matter what you are all in my heart and on my mind. Please let me know if you need anything. And please call me.. 330-344-9945 Love you all so much
#10 Comment By Mari Denise Helton On May 13, 2019 @ 11:59 pm
My dear husband. I am so proud of how hard you fought for every moment you could get with me and the kids. We are grateful for every moment we had. We are so very grateful you are at peace now in His loving care. We miss you more than words can say. I love you forever and a day.
#11 Comment By Donna Thompson Hensley On May 14, 2019 @ 3:28 am
Praying for the family. Hadn’t seen you in years,, but I remember you when you were younger growing up in Wadsworth.
#12 Comment By Sandy Speedy On May 16, 2019 @ 3:24 am
I remembered as a kid going to his house Wadsworth Ohio seeing Arliss and his siblings, it is hard for me to see people that I’ve known, who feels like part of my family Passes away so Young, but God has plans for him. RIP Arliss Helton.
#13 Comment By Amanda. Anderson aka. Mandy Ray On May 16, 2019 @ 4:28 am
You always was so well put together. I being so little when I remembered you for the first time in my life. Moved to Ohio from Texas. In walks this very handsome man who looked like he came out of a. magazine and his Beautiful wife just the same. And new baby boy. Only 5 yrs old im completely excited to meet and kno you are my uncle. I don’t know what to do with the pain Im feeling that I. Didn’t get a chance to talk to you about this memory or any of the other’s I have. Rowdy I am proud of you for your service to our country. And I can’t say goodbye yet. Aunt Dennis Im so Sorry I am also very sorry Arliss and Jolene I kno how very very close nit y’all was and I don’t know what else to say. God is going to be happy to have you. Because he needed to take him so soon from all of you Mom Mike Mona Paul Rhonda Im sorry for the loss of your brother. Before I go My family who now reads these word’s. God bless us and keep us all so very close. Amen
#14 Comment By Sandy Speedy On May 16, 2019 @ 4:29 am
I remembered as a kid going to his house in Wadsworth Ohio and seeing Arliss and his siblings, it is hard for me to see people that I’ve known who feels like a part of my family Passes away so Young, but God had plans for him. RIP Arliss Helton.
#15 Comment By Brian Ray On May 20, 2019 @ 5:01 pm
To my uncle I love so much wish I was closer to you and your family I miss u so much if your family needs me I will help any way I can love and miss you so much