James Helm, 71, of Cundiff, died Friday, November 17, 2017 at 2:30 P.M. at his home. 

He was born April 29, 1946 in Adair County, to the late Russell & Ruby Shearer Helm.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Marty Helm, and two sisters, Kay York and Linda Coomer.  He was a former logger, worked for the road department and enjoyed trading dogs and hunting. 

Survivors Include:

One Son – Michael Helm & his wife Tonia of Cundiff

One Daughter – Missy McGowan of Cundiff

Four Grandchildren – Coty McGowan, Tyler Helm, Natalie Helm & Megan Helm

One Great-Grandchild – Hunter James McGowan

His Companion – Maggie Grider of Cundiff

Several Other Relatives & Friends also survive

Funeral Service – Monday, November 20, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Michael Helm & Bro. Craig Huddleston officiating

Burial in Helm Cemetery

Visitation after 5:00 P.M. Sunday

Casket Bearers - Coty McGowan, Tyler Helm, Bryan Davidson, Donnie Burbridge, Delbert Abbott & Pete Helm

Memorials are requested to be in the form of a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research.  These may be left at the funeral home.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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