James "Jeff" Franklin Helm Jr.

at the age of 82. Jeff was born in Baltimore, MD to the late James and Elizabeth Janney Helm.

Jeff graduated from Mount St. Joseph High School and attended McCoy College before serving

in the US Army Reserves. Jeff began his career at Westinghouse as a programmer and then

retired after a lengthy career with Unisys as Vice President of Customer Service.

Jeff enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and was a devoted husband to Debbie

and father to Heather, Jim, and Todd. He spent much of his life following the front tire of his

Harley Davidson with his beloved brother creating many memories. Jeff played a multitude of

instruments, but his favorite was his Martin guitar that sat right next to the recliner he loved so

much! He played in many bands throughout his life, but especially loved playing bluegrass and

country music the past 21 years with his dear friends.

He is survived by his wife Debbie, his children Heather Kinnier (Patrick) of Lancaster PA, James

Helm (Amanda) of Merchantville, NJ, and Todd Helm (Rhiannon) of Lancaster, PA; four

grandchildren Spencer, Spirit, Devlyn and Lucian; his mother-in-law Josephine Pilarski, of Fort

Mill, SC; his sister-in-law Linda Helm of Mount Holly, NC; and many nieces, nephews and

cousins.

In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles (Biff)

Helm, of Mount Holly, NC and his granddaughter Ripley Helm of Merchantville, NJ.

Family and friends will be received on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. followed by a

memorial service at 3:00 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church located at 5328 Hemby Rd.,

Weddington, NC, 28104.

In lieu of flowers please send memorial donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.