KENNETH LAMAR HELMS

November 29, 2019

Kenneth Lamar Helms, age 69 of Hueytown Alabama, departed this life 6:30 AM November 29, 2019. Kenneth was born January 19, 1950 in Pleasant Grove, Alabama. He grew up in Pleasant Grove attended Pleasant Grove Grammar School and graduated from Hueytown High School. Kenneth lived the last 50 years of his life in Hueytown, Alabama. Kenneth owned and operated Ken’s Tire and Wheel in Hueytown for the past 40 years and loved nothing more than being at the shop. Kenneth was known for his love of hunting, fishing and playing softball. He had a wonderful sense of humor and kept his friend and family laughing about all the pranks of his brothers and friends. He married Carol Mae Elrod in 1969 they were the parents of Kenneth Lamar Helms Jr. and Jennifer Marie Helms. Kenneth is preceded in death his parents father James Lamar Helms and mother Myrle Hosmer Helms; and his brother James Earl Helms. Kenneth is survived by his son Kenneth Helms Jr. (Melinda); daughter Jennifer Helms Johnson (Steven); grandson Hunter Brodie Helms; brothers Steve Helms, Mike Helms (Kim); sisters Joann Beverly, and Mary Frances Shaw; and many nieces and nephews who he loved dearly. A Memorial Service will be held Monday December 2, 2019, at 7:00 PM at Union Hill Baptist Church, Rock Creek, Alabama. Kenneth was a pillar of the community with a heart of gold he was a tough strong man with compassion and kindness. He will be dearly missed by many.