Eugene G. (Gene) Helms

January 1, 1900 - October 13, 2001

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Prairie View Baptist Church

Wednesday 10/17, 4:00 pm

Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home

3800 N. Big Spring St

Midland, Texas 79705

Friday 10/12, 2:37 am

Eugene G. (Gene) Helms, 78, of Big Spring, died on Saturday, October 13, 2001, in a local nursing home. Funeral services will be at 4:00 PM Wednesday, October 17, 2001, at the First Baptist Church with , officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park. He was born on January 10, 1923 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota and married Anna Slinkard on October 11, 1944 in Grand Junction, Colo. She preceded him in death on September 22, 2001. He was a member of First Baptist Church and was also a member of the Masons and Gideons International in Grand Junction, Colorado. Gene was a Staff Sergeant during World War II and served in the European Theatre. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Dick and Connie Helms of Big Spring; one daughter and son-in-law, Beccie and Bruce Helsley of Big Spring, one brother, Dewayne Helms of St. Paul, Minnesota; one sister, Bonnie Gordon; five grandchildren, Jason Helms and wife, Nicki, Jerrod Helms, James Helms, Chelsea Helsley and Christina Helsley. The family suggests memorials be made to: Circle 6 Ranch, Box 976, Stanton, Texas 79720 or the Gideons International, Big Spring Camp #4206, P.O. Box 133, Big Spring, Texas 79721-0133. The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. www.npwelch.com,