Charles McDowell Helton Obituary
The world bids farewell to Charles McDowell Helton of Stanley, North Carolina, born in Gaston, North Carolina, departing on September 21, 2024 at the age of 83. Charles leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Charles McDowell Helton to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Jackson Helton, Sr. and Ethel Elizabeth Ballard Helton. He is survived by: his wife Sybil LaRue Rozzelle Helton; his children, Carla Helton Crawley, Marcus Duane Helton (Lynn) and Kerry Helton Painter (Mark); his grandchildren, Seth Wade Crawley (Merritt), Kathryn Elizabeth Crawley, Jordan McDowell Helton, Sara Rebecca Helton, Kendall Preston and Carson Preston (Madison); his great grandchildren, Holland and Anderson; and his siblings, Robert Helton, Jr., David Helton (Diane), Billy Helton (Carolyn) and Etta Shanholtz (Bob). He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Operation Blessing by visiting https://www.ob.org. to Faith Baptist Church, 5194 Old Plank Rd., Iron Station, NC 28080, to the Billy Graham Library by visiting https://billygrahamlibrary.org. or to any Christian charity of the donor's choice.
