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1933
2014
Drifford "Nooney" Helms Jr. passed away June 9, 2014 after a long illness surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 14, 1933 to the late Drifford Helms Sr. and Ruth Lucas Helms.
Nooney is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Brenda Helms of Gastonia; children, Shebra Auten and husband, Rusty of Gastonia, Donna Thomas and husband, David of Clover, SC, Drifford H. Helms III and wife Holly of Mebane, Ray Parrott of Gastonia; grandchildren, Kristin and husband Kyle, Stephen, Whitney, Kaitlyn, Ashton, Michelle, Chance, Rayford Jr. and Kyle; sister, Margaret Henson of Kings Mt., NC; special friends who are like family, Patrick, Cindy, Shaylah and Emily.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Clover, 117 S. Main St., Clover, SC. Interment will follow at Gaston Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 prior to the service at the church and other times at the home of Shebra and Rusty Auten, 211 Dallas-Spencer Mt. Road, Gastonia, NC 28056.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Gaston Hospice, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054.
Online condolences may be made at: www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com
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June 15, 2014
George Gates
One of Better frinds. sorry When he passaeay I was in wayoming. Be praying.
June 15, 2014
Shebra, I have some beautiful Rainbow stickers & I want to give you, Donna, Hoyle & your moma one. I to love rainbows. They are a symbol of Gods Covenant that he'd never destroy the world again with complete coverage of a flood~~~ God Bless you ~~~ Barbara Coleman
June 14, 2014
Shebra Auten
Daddy, I miss you so much already!! Thank you for all your love and memories!! I hold on to the promise that we will all be together in heaven praising God. We'll help take good care of Mama as We promised you!! I know you are smiling down on us and a rainbow will always be so special to me! Holding you in my heart always! I LOVE YOU! R.I.P.
June 13, 2014
Hoyle, Billy doesn't do well at funerals, But I'm sure he's praying for you. Barbara Price Coleman
June 11, 2014
Bill (Bill's Will Lures) Stegall
You have my deepest sympathy. Nooney and I go back a lot of years. We shared a lot fishing tales together as well buying and selling the 4" 2 hook worms from him. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. You will always miss him, but there is comfort in knowing there will be no more suffering and he is in a better place. May GOD Bless!
June 11, 2014
Drifford Helms III
This is your son Drifford Hoyle Helms III Little Nooney I love you and miss you and you are not hurting anymore tell everyone one in heaven hello kisses daddy love you
June 11, 2014
Keith & Sherry Cabe
Hoyle and family, Keith and I are so sorry for your loss. I know what it is like to lose your dad. If there is anything we can do for you just give Keith a call. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
June 11, 2014
Linda Hanna
Shebra, Donna & Brenda: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you all and provide peace and comfort to you in this difficult time. Love, Linda Miller Hanna
June 11, 2014
I was going down memory lane and remember Drifford working for my husband Ted Greene at West Davidson Ave Store, he attended West Fifth Ave FWB Church and would walk down to my house to eat dinner every Sunday. I'm so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you guys.
Toby Greene
June 11, 2014
Jamie Spencer
I'm so sorry for ur loss and we will b praying for u and ur family.
June 11, 2014
Brenda & family my prayers are with you all. Jesus will be with you all. Just ask Him to help you. I share your grief with you. I'll miss him sitting on the porch. I've known him for about 65 years. I remember seeing his moma, daddy, Homer, & Margret when she was just a baby. Love to you all, Barbara Price Coleman~~~~Jesus loves you all~
June 11, 2014
Linda Cherry
He will always be my "favorite"! I will so miss him.
Linda
June 11, 2014
Deborah Wright
Dear Donna, My prayers are with you and your family. May you find comfort in God's peace and love through this difficult time. Love, Tootie
June 11, 2014
Shebra and Family.. I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of you Dad. Take comfort in knowing he is not suffering and already has his wings! He will always be in your heart and flying beside you wherever you are!
June 11, 2014
Shebra
I am so sorry for your loss. Your memories will get you through. I have lost both of my parents now and it is a different world without them. Love ya -- Becky Dickson
June 11, 2014
Debby Hall
My most sincere condolences to you all. May you all feel God's comforting arms wrapped around you during this time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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