Peter Helton

Pete Helton age 86 was born February 16, 1928 and went to be with his heavenly father on February 25, 2014 at Holston Valley Medical Center. He professed faith in Christ at an early age. He was a member of Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his Father and Mother, Will and Jane “Reed” Helton; brothers, John, Willard and Walter. Pete will be missed by all his family and friends. His life’s passion was farming which he did his whole life. He loved going to church when health permitted. Pete was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 63 years: Louise Helton

Daughter: Linda Seals and Sherwin Seals of Tazewell, TN

Daughter: Brenda White of Mooresburg, TN

Brother: Arthur and Inell Helton of New Tazewell, TN

Grandchildren: Sharon, Shondia and Amanda

Great Grandchildren: Hayle, Emily and Tristan

And a host of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 P.M. Friday February 28, 2014 at Coffey Funeral Home in Tazewell. Funeral service 2:00 P.M. Saturday March 1, 2014 at Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church. Burial in the Helton Cemetery.

Ministers: Rev. Larry Wolfe and E.J. Brogan

Singers: The Fred Reed Family Singers

Pallbearers: Greg Helton, Jessie Seal, Noel Peacock, Johnny Barnard, Henry Seal, Barry Duck

Honorary Pallbearers: Charles Crawford, Clayton Smith, Ronald Hagan, Mickey Seal and Roy Helton.

Coffey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.