Johnny Paul Helms' Obituary
Johnny Paul Helms, 88, of Monroe passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the McWhorter Hospice House of Monroe. His funeral will be at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Davis Chapel officiated by Pastor Larry Helms. Burial will follow at Lakeland Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 9th from 5:00 PM -7:00 PM at Davis Chapel- Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Monroe.
Johnny Paul was born in Union County on October 10, 1936, to the late Joe Lee and Myrtle Helms. He is lovingly survived by his wife Bernice Peele Helms of 36 years. Those also left to cherish his memory are children, Teresa Purser of Monroe, Kim Murray and her husband Greg of Indian Trail, and Michael Helms of Indian Trail, grandchildren, Lindsay Reep (Austin), Morgan Purser, Kristi Helms (Jason), and Shawn Murray (Brandi), great-grandchild, Aubree, sisters, Juanita Godfrey and Sarah Swink.
Johnny Paul is preceded in death by a grandchild Travis Aaron Purser, son- in- law Jeffrey Lee Purser, sisters Doris Hinson, Carolyn Fowler, Helen Barnhardt, and brother, James Donald Helms.
Johnny Paul was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He enjoyed spending time with those he loved the most. He loved having lunch with his wife, going on trips with his Sunday school class, and being with his family. His favorite times were when everyone got together and made homemade ice cream. Every fall he could be found driving the tractor for the local corn maze near his house. He was well known in the community as an honest, loving, God-honoring man. He loved Jesus and was a committed member at Central Baptist Church for over thirty years. His family finds comfort in the fact that he is now with the Lord in Heaven and reunited with his loved ones. He was loved and will be dearly missed.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Fresenius Kidney Care of Monroe, the staff at Atrium Health of Monroe, Brittany Robinson of Metrolina Nephrology and the staff of the McWhorter Hospice House of Monroe for all the care they provided to Johnny Paul as his health declined.
Davis Chapel-Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Monroe is serving the Helms family.
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