Mr. Helton was born February 2, 1937, in Gilmer County the son of the late Jess and Jessie Whitener Helton.  Billy was a veteran serving with the U.S. Air Force, of the Baptist Faith and also worked with the Gilmer County Sheriffs office for a number of years.

He is preceded in death by his wife; Barbara Stacy Helton, son; Joel Helton, siblings, Clarence, L.D. and Frank Helton, Agnes Garland and Ruth Painter.

Survivors include: son: Ronnie Helton, Cherry Log, daughter; Phyllis Mayfield, Blue Ridge,   7 grandchildren 5 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 2:00 pm from the chapel of Bernhardt Funeral Home with Rev. Joey Patterson and Rev. Kenny Hagin officiating.  Interment will be in the Underwood cemetery with graveside honors by the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office.

Bernhardt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.