Al Helms

Al Helms, age 82 of Beavercreek, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021. He was born January 1, 1939 in Waxhaw, North Carolina the son of Earl and Nancy Helms in a family of 12.

Al proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a decorated veteran receiving countless medals and retired after 23 years. In his youth, he enjoyed playing baseball and bowling, which he continued to enjoy up until the last years of his life.

Al will be remembered for his zest of life and the twinkle in his eye. He was a man of few words and an observer, but made a great impact on those around him. He was kind and willing to help anyone in need no matter the circumstance. He was loyal to his family to a fault because "at the end of the day family is all you have left".

He is preceded in death by his wife, Annette Helms; his parents; several siblings and a great grandchild, Samuel Martin.

Al is survived by his children, Kathleen (Darin Martin) Helms, Alvin Helms, Cynthia (Troy) Bartlett & David (Anna) Helms; grandchildren, Anna Smith, Maggie Underwood, Amanda Fisher, Melissa Wilson, Benjamin Boyer, Crystal La France & Alyssa Helms; great grandchildren, Andre Salomon, Joshua Salomon, Adin Salomon, Caleb Fisher, Elizabeth Underwood, Chloe Boyer & Mark Wilson; siblings, Joyce Hobbs & Earl Helms and many other loving family members and friends.

Private services will be held for the family.

To share a memory of Al, or to leave a special message for the family, please click on the Share Memories button above.