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Bob Helms

April 25, 1937 — October 16, 2022

Mr. Bobby (Bob) Ray Helms, 85, of Concord, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Atrium Health-Cabarrus, surrounded by his family.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at Cold Springs United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Tony Bell, with burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30-3:00 pm prior to the service.

Bob was born on April 25, 1937 in Concord to the late Gladys Marie Cline Helms and Olin Downs “O.D.” Helms. He is also preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Lou Henry Helms.

Bob graduated from Concord High School then attended Brevard College for one year on a music scholarship. He worked at Synder Packing for 47 years and held the title of Purchasing Agent. He was also known for being a square dance caller for over 40 years and enjoyed all the time he spent with those special friends. Gardening, camping and family were a few other of his favorite ways to pass time.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Brest Helms of the home; daughter, Mitzi Rae Talbert of Bessemer City; son, Robbie Helms of Newton; grandchildren, Paul Talbert and wife, Heather, Ben Talbert; great-grandson, Wyatt Talbert.

Memorial may be made to Cold Springs UMC, 2550 Cold Springs Road, Concord, NC 28025.
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Visitation

Sunday, October 23, 2022

1:30 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Cold Springs United Methodist Church

2550 Cold Springs Road, Concord, NC 28025

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Memorial Service

Sunday, October 23, 2022

Starts at 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Cold Springs United Methodist Church

2550 Cold Springs Road, Concord, NC 28025

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Interment

Sunday, October 23, 2022

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