Funeral service for Mr. Hamilton Asher Helton, age 82, of Fayetteville, TN, will be conducted at 11 AM on Saturday, June 2, 2018, at Higgins Funeral Home with Pastor Ed Keith officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held Saturday from 10 AM until time of service at 11 AM.
Mr. Helton was born on July 26, 1935 in Benton, KY to the late Otis and Mollie Asher Helton. He earned his Master’s from the University of Tennessee and later retired from Intergraph Corporation in Huntsville, AL. He was a member of the Joseph Greer chapter of SAR, He was also an elder and Sunday school teacher at First Presbyterian Church of Petersburg. Mr. Helton passed away on May 31, 2018 at Huntsville Hospital.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Eleanor Helton; children, Nan (Colin) Wakefield of Fayetteville, TN, Jim (Karen) Helton of Cookeville, TN, and Jan (Kip) Davis of Maryville, TN; grandchildren, Mollie Asher (fiance Steven Giles) Wakefield of Spring Hill, TN, Johnathan Helton of Laytonsville, MD, Erin (fiance Tanner Crook) Helton of Chattanooga, TN, Katie Wakefield of Oak Ridge, TN, Rachel Helton of Alexandria, VA, Lane Davis of Maryville, TN, Bonnie Wakefield of Fayetteville, TN, Emily Helton of Knoxville, TN, and Caroline Davis of Maryville, TN; brother, Paul Helton of Knoxville, TN; sisters, Doris Brady of Knoxville, TN, Hester Fay of Knoxville, TN, Margie Carico Maryville, TN, Mary Hinkle of Knoxville, TN, and Jennie (Marshall) Hickey of Knoxville, TN; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Johnathan Gregory Helton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund, 200 N Elk Avenue, Fayetteville, TN 37334.
22 Comments To "Hamilton Asher Helton"
#1 Comment By Wanda Shelton On May 31, 2018 @ 7:44 pm
I am so sorry to hear this and I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family.
#2 Comment By Mike Johnson On May 31, 2018 @ 7:45 pm
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Asher’s passing. I was one of his coffee buddies at McDonalds. Really thought the world of him.
#3 Comment By Reba Seals On May 31, 2018 @ 8:12 pm
Praying for your sweet family. Asher was a kind, sweet man who I know was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and brother.
#4 Comment By Janice & Reeves Carr On May 31, 2018 @ 8:29 pm
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Wish we were able to be with you, but hope you understand. Love to all
#5 Comment By Jimmy and Janice Towry On May 31, 2018 @ 8:36 pm
Asher was a true friend . We enjoyed meeting him years ago at McDonalds and getting to know him. He will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are wit the family.
#6 Comment By Vicki Wooliver (TVA) On May 31, 2018 @ 8:52 pm
Jan….So sorry to read this about your dad. May God bring peace and confort to you and your family.
#7 Comment By Sherry Parks On May 31, 2018 @ 9:34 pm
Mike and I are so sorry about Mr. Helton’s passing. He was a kind man. He loved his Family especially his Grandchildren. Our prayers are with the family.
#8 Comment By Kalie Morsch On June 1, 2018 @ 1:36 am
I am so blessed to have had the honor of knowing Papaw Asher. Every time I had the pleasure of being around him, he always put a smile on everyone’s face. He was always joking around, and I always looked forward to spending time with him. He will be greatly missed but definitely not forgotten.
#9 Comment By Ray Woods On June 1, 2018 @ 1:38 am
I’m sorry to hear of Mr. Asher’s Passing. We had many great conversations with him at McDonald’s. I will miss a great friend.
#10 Comment By Brant Harwell On June 1, 2018 @ 1:43 am
We are so sorry, Nan. We pray for peace and healing for you and your family during the trials ahead.
#11 Comment By Lawanna Hale On June 1, 2018 @ 4:17 am
So very sorry for your loss, Nan!
#12 Comment By Norah Hord On June 1, 2018 @ 10:36 am
Jan & Family, We are so sorry for your loss…you will all be in our prayers. Much love to you and yours.
#13 Comment By John & Ann Towry On June 1, 2018 @ 1:59 pm
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our prayers
#14 Comment By Lesa McAlister Hodge On June 1, 2018 @ 2:47 pm
Nan,
I’m so sorry to hear of your daddy’s passing.
#15 Comment By Christie and Jon Atkins On June 1, 2018 @ 3:25 pm
Mrs. Helton, Deepest sympathy for your loss. I have fond memories of your 9th grade science class at FJHS. My thoughts remain with your family.
Christie Mitchell Atkins
Rome, GA
#16 Comment By Lavina isaacson Sharp On June 2, 2018 @ 2:20 am
Nan , So sorry to hear of your father’s passing . I am praying for you and your family for comfort at this time .
#17 Comment By Jeff Elliott On June 2, 2018 @ 7:42 am
So sorry to hear this Jan. You and the family are in our prayers.
Jeff Elliott
Maryville, TN
#18 Comment By Sheree & Mark McGee On June 3, 2018 @ 5:43 pm
Dear Nan, Mark & I both send you & your family our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time. Mr. Asher was a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed.
#19 Comment By Mary Partin On June 4, 2018 @ 12:56 am
Mrs Helton & families, We are so sorry for your loss. Our family thought a lot of both of you. Billy was talking about Mr Helton & you the other day. You are in our thoughts & prayers. God Bless You All.
Willie C & Billy McGehee, Mary & Teresa Partin.
#20 Comment By Bobby Joe & Diane Seales On June 5, 2018 @ 8:28 pm
Jan….So sorry to read this about your Dad. May God bring peace and confort to you and your family.
#21 Comment By Bill and Donna Daniel Jackson On June 8, 2018 @ 3:47 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
#22 Comment By Bill and Donna Daniel Jackson On June 8, 2018 @ 3:47 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.