Robert worked as VP of operations in the banking industry; mostly at Bank of America. His motto was “God first, then family, then work”. Robert was a big fan of sports; his favorite teams include: Oakland Raiders, Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Braves and UNC Tarheels. He also enjoyed golf, Nascar and soccer. Robert also enjoyed cooking and being with friends and family.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his niece, Melissa Porter Hamlett. Robert is survived by his wife, Kelly Helms; son, Garrett Helms; sister, Dean Helms Porter; brother, Don Wilson Helms; and other nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will take place on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 11:00am in the Paul Helton Chapel at Forest Lawn West Funeral Home; Reverend Steve Bass to officiate. A visitation will be held Wednesday, April 12, 2017 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm at Forest Lawn West Funeral Homes.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to woundedwarriorproject.org, or Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675.
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