Elder Newell Helms

He was born in Union County on January 28, 1932, son of the late Clay and Ruth Helms. Newell served and pastored four Primitive Baptist Churches for 50 plus years. He was also co-owner of Helms and Cox Greenhouses Inc.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Barry Helms. Newell is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Pat Brooks Helms; his son, Dennis Newell Helms; his daughters, Karon Williams (Dana), Anita Baucom (Craig) and Emily Huffstetler (Steve); his grandchildren, Matthew Helms (Lorie), Sharla Poling, Amanda Huneycutt (Jason), Luke Helms (Victoria), Stephanie Tokhi (Javid), Samuel Garrett, Kasey Haigler, Kyle Baucom (Emmy), Abby King (Duffie), Justin Price, Jordan Price and Courtney Price; seventeen great-grandchildren; his sister, Colleen Cox; his brother, Bob Helms and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Sunday, November 24, 2019 from 3:00pm until 5:00pm at Union Grove Primitive Baptist Church. A service to celebrate Elder Helms's life will begin 11:00am Monday, November 25, 2019 at Union Grove Primitive Baptist Church with interment following in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Union Grove Primitive Baptist Church, 3619 Morgan Mill Road, Monroe, NC 28110 or to Hospice of Union County, 700 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe, NC 28110.

McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe is honored to serve the Helms family.