Earl Helton

October 23, 1945 - October 29, 2012

Covington, KY – Earl G. Helton, age 67, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 29, 2012. He was married to Shirley (Gambrel) Helton, of which they were married for 47 years. Earl was born in the Oneida community of Clay County, Kentucky on October 23, 1945, and a son of the late John D. and Hazel (Davidson) Helton. He served in the US Navy and was a retired Machinist from Fisher's Special Manufacturing Company. He had a strong love for his family and he was lovingly referred to as "Papaw JJ" by his grandchildren, as well as many others that knew him. He traveled and worked in 49 states after his retirement. He really enjoyed drinking coffee with his buddies at the local McDonald's. He was a practical jokester and was very involved with trading & selling anything that he had accumulated from wheeling and dealing. He is survived by his wife Shirley; 3 daughters; Rhonda Helton (husband Wayne) Brewster of London, KY; Candy Helton Fuehner (longtime sweetheart Curt Shinkle) of Florence, KY; Renee Helton (husband Chris) Cozine of Verona, KY. He has 6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and 3 grand son in laws. Earl is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Earl was preceded in death by his parents as well as 8 siblings. Funeral Services will be held at the Community Family Church located at 11875 Taylor Mill RD., Independence, KY at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 with Reverend Austin Roberts and Reverend Terry Taylor officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 31, 2012 from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the church. Earl will be laid to rest in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North located in Williamstown, KY. To leave the family a special message visit www.boonevillekyfuneralhome.com. The Booneville Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge 1500 College Way Lexington, KY 40502