Arnold Luther Helms, 85, of Fordsville, died on June 7, 2022. Arnold was born in Leadwood, Missouri on June 22, 1936 to the late Walter Luther and Bernice Crump Helms. He worked in and owned oil fields his entire life, even into his later days. Arnold raced growing up and enjoyed going to races, auctions, fishing, his dog JJ and playing pool.
In addition to his parents, Arnold was preceded in death by a daughter, Delaine Caldwell and a son, Bill Helms.
Arnold is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Brenda and children David Helms, Edsel Huff, Bonnie Miller and Crystal Snyder; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild and a sister, Ruth Ann Moser.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Cecil Funeral Home in Whitesville. Visitation will be on Friday, June 10, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Cecil Funeral Home.
The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donation to the Arnold Helms Memorial Fund.
If you would like to make a donation in memory of Arnold Luther Helms, please visit the Tribute Fund.