John Helton, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 9, 2019, at home surrounded by loved ones.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 12, 2019, at First Baptist Church Orangefield with Pastor Cody Hogden officiating. Burial will follow the service at Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly, Louisiana.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at First Baptist Church Orangefield.
Born in Orange, Texas, on May 30, 1954, he was the son of J.W. Helton, Sr. and Eleanor Looney Helton. John retired after many years as a Maintenance Technician for Chevron-Phillips. He was a member of First Baptist Church Orangefield. John enjoyed spending time at the lake with his family, fishing, hunting, and riding his Harley. He loved his family dearly and his memory will live on in those who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, J.W. and Eleanor Helton.
John is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Debbie Broussard Helton; children, Nicole Helton Peveto and Jarred Helton, both of Orange; grandchildren, Gavin Pollock and Kinzlee Peveto; siblings, Tommy Jackson, of Vidor, Janice Johnson, of Orange, Kathy Jackson, of Orange, Jerry Helton, of Chesterfield, VA, and Van Choate, of Orange.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jarred Helton, Bobby Payne, Matt Morgan, Carlo Morris, Van Choate, Bill Reider, David Bonds, and Pruitt Perkins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First Baptist Church Orangefield in honor of Mr. John Helton at P.O. Box 288, Orangefield, TX 77639.
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Anonymous
December 11, 2019
Emerald Garden Basket was purchased for the family of John Helton.
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December 11, 2019
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December 11, 2019
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Lenda Khoury
December 10, 2019
Debbie, I am so sorry to hear about John. You are in my thoughts and my prayers. :pray::pray: Lenda
Matt Morgan
December 10, 2019
John was such a great person, loved his family and friends very much. John loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, spending time at the lake and cooking. Many times were spent with him doing the things he loved and we will all miss him very much. Matt & Aprile Morgan
Tonya Scanlin
December 10, 2019
Debbie & family, thinking of each of you during this difficult time. We are so grateful and honored to have known Johnny! May God give you comfort, peace and courage in the days ahead. love you all! Tonya & David Scanlin Ginny Hegarty Brylie Cantu Junior Reyes
Tonya & David Scanlin, Ginny Hegarty & Family
December 10, 2019
Tonya & David Scanlin, Ginny Hegarty & Family purchased the Heart's Companion Bouquet for the family of John Helton.
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December 10, 2019
Lovely One Spathiphyllum Plant was purchased for the family of John Helton.
Theresa Hardy
December 9, 2019
Prayers for you and your family. My heart is with you for now and always.
Mark & Theresa Hardy
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