Samuel William Helton, Jr.

Samuel William Helton, Jr. of South Boston, VA passed away October 4, 2017.  He was born in Halifax County, VA on March 24, 1959 and was 58 years of age. He was the son of Samuel William Helton, Sr. and Ruby Nancy Stump Helton. He was married to Mary Carolyn Price Helton who survives.  He was a member of Trinity Congregational Holiness Church.   Samuel William Helton, Jr. is survived by: His WifeMary Carolyn Price Helton of the home One SonSteven W. Helton of Halifax, VA One GrandsonSteven W. Helton, Jr. of Halifax, VA His FatherSamuel W. Helton, Sr. of Alton, VA His MotherNancy Helton of Alton, VA Stepfather Bobby M. Helton of Interlachen, FL SiblingsTommy Helton of Halifax, VA; Michael Helton of Richmond, VA; Debra Thornton of FL; Lois Wilmouth of Halifax, VA; Susie Helton of Ringgold, VA; Kimberly Helton of Bassett, VA;Kenneth Helton of Gretna, VA; Kevin Helton of Danville, VA; Karen Helton of Danville, VA; Kathy Helton of FL; and Sherri Helton Skinner of FL   ***Preceded in death by*** One SiblingKyle W. Helton Paternal GrandmotherCorine Wiles Maternal GrandmotherIndia Stump and Melvin StumpErnest B. Helton  Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Bryant officiating. Burial to follow in Oak Level Presbyterian Church with Military Rites.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Powell Funeral Home and other times at his home of 1167 Lewis Ferrell Road, South Boston, VA.  For memorials please consider American Legion Post 8, 1710 Jeffress Blvd., South Boston, VA 24592 or Oak Level Volunteer Fire Department,  2019 Oak Level Road, Halifax, VA 24558 or the Halifax County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 183, South Boston, VA 24592 Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.  Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.