James Emmett Helms, 86, of Horn Lake, passed away Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, at Baptist Memorial Desoto Center in Southaven.Born May 15, 1930 in Delhi, La., he was the son of Terry and Mae Putman Helms. He was the husband of the late Mary Massey Helms. He was retired from Miller Transportation.
Surviving are daughter, Linda Helms Ward, Tupelo; son, James E. “Jim” Helms, Jr., Horn Lake; brother, Tommy (Evelyn) Helms, Ringold, GA.; grandchildren, Amy (Rodney) Lindley and Jennifer Ward; great grandchildren, Anna Katherine Lindley, and Jacob Lindley; niece Marilyn Helms (Lee Tubbs); nephew; Dale (Lynn) Helms and Jeff (Bree) Helms. He was preceded in death by a brother, Terry Helms.
His funeral service was Sunday at 2 p.m. at Parker Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Jacob Lindley officiating. Interment was in Spring Creek Cemetery in Banner. Pallbearers were Jacob Lindley, Rodney Lindley Bobby Farris, Tommy Farris, Dale Helms and Jeff Helms.
Online condolences may be made to the family at ParkerMemorialFuneralHomes.com