Mr. Timothy Lynn Helton Sr

Timothy Lynn Helton, Sr, 49 and originally from Fontana, CA, passed awa Thursday, May 11, 2017, at Merit Health in Biloxi. Tim was born Dec. 15, 1967 in Fontana, CA, one of four children to Thomas E. and Ruth M. Helton. He grew up to be a good heart person, eager to help anyone, and made a career of doing just that. He was a mechanic and handy-man by trade, and lived in various places before coming to South MS. He is survived by his two children, Tim Jr. and Garrett, both of Mountain Home, AR; by his siblings, sisters Brenda Latvala, also of Mtn. Home, and Cindy Heim (Thomas) of Silver Lake, CA, and a brother, William E. Helton (Deborah) of New Meadows, ID; two grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and no telling how many friends and acquaintances across the country. He was preceded by his parents, Thomas & Ruth Helton, and a sister, Vera Cook. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Tim's wishes was to be cremated, and his ashes will be returned to New Meadows, ID for interment. Trinity Funeral Services is honored to serve the Helton family in their time of need.