Gerald Helms

View this Videotribute Gerald Houston Helms, Sr., age 80, of West Jefferson, NC and Charlotte, NC, died Sunday, July 6, 2008 at Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson. Mr. Helms was born on Nov. 18, 1927 in Charlotte, NC to Houston LeFoy and Lola Carriker Helms. Jerry lived in Charlotte, NC, spending warmer months in Ashe County, NC. He was a skilled contractor with a keen ability to build and repair nearly anything. Known for his ability to trade, Jerry could negotiate and bargain any deal. Jerry was a native Charlottean, a World War II veteran (Navy) and an early NASCAR driver.   Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 12, 2008 at Elk Shoals Chapel on the New in West Jefferson, NC. Reverend Peter Parrish will officiate. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to Elk Shoals Chapel on the New, 315 Methodist Camp Rd., West Jefferson, NC 28694 or to Hospice of Ashe, P.O. Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640.   Mr. Helms is survived by:   His wife: Ann Helms.   One son: Houston Helms and wife Anita of Cramerton, NC.   One brother: Thomas C. Helms and wife Reba of Charlotte, NC.   One grandson: Garrett Houston Helms of Cramerton, NC.   4 nieces and 1 nephew also survive.   You may send and view condolences through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.