Gary Curtis Helm, 75, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Stanley to the late Ollie and Bessie Greer Helm.
Gary retired from the Laborers Local #1392 after many years of service. He enjoyed NASCAR, U.K. Basketball, playing card games, and visiting casinos. Gary took a lot of pride in keeping an immaculate lawn. He loved spending time with family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by sisters, Billie Jean Hibdon and Gretta Pickrell; and brothers, James “J.L.” Helm and Donald Helm.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carolyn Helm; children, Gary W. Helm (Karen) of Owensboro and Leonard D. Helm (Debra) of Hancock County; grandchildren, Garrett Helm (Elizabeth) of Daviess County and Hannah Helm of Lewisport; great-grandchildren, Raegan Elizabeth Helm, Peyton Della Helm and Hazelyn Hope Helm; a sister, Francis Howard of Navasota, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 7 at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory where visitation will be Friday from 2:00 until 8:00 and Saturday after 10:00 AM
Entombment will be at Owensboro Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 2609 Yosemite Dr., Owensboro, Ky 42301.
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