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Hobert Henry Helton

Birth	:	22 Jun 1923 Indiana, USA
Death	:	6 Mar 2009 Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Rose Hill Burial Park, Hamilton, Butler County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.3903008, -84.5267029
Description	:	HELTON, Hobert Henry of Hamilton went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 6, 2009. He was born on June 22, 1923 in Sparksville, Indiana to Farmer and Mary (King) Helton, who preceded him in death. Hobert was happily married to Vilma (Huff) Helton for over 50 years and she preceded him in death in July, 2000. He was a loyal employee of Champion International, retiring in 1983 after 41 years as foreman in the calendar room. Hobert proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII aboard the destroyer USS Madison, the SS Peter Zenger, and the SS Benjamin... Read More	HELTON, Hobert Henry of Hamilton went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 6, 2009. He was born on June 22, 1923 in Sparksville, Indiana to Farmer and Mary (King) Helton, who preceded him in death. Hobert was happily married to Vilma (Huff) Helton for over 50 years and she preceded him in death in July, 2000. He was a loyal employee of Champion International, retiring in 1983 after 41 years as foreman in the calendar room. Hobert proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII aboard the destroyer USS Madison, the SS Peter Zenger, and the SS Benjamin Milan. He achieved recognition for his service by earning the American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 1 Bronze Star, Navy Occupation SVC Medal with Asia Clasp, WWII Victory Medal, Honorable Service Lapel Button, and the Navy Honorable Discharge Button. Hobert had the distinction of celebrating his 21st birthday twice in one day when his ship crossed the International Date Line. He was inducted into the Order of the Golden Dragon. Hobert was one of the few to travel into the Persian Gulf, the Adriatic Sea, the UK and the Pacific Ocean regions, including domestic ports of call. While serving on the USS Madison, his ship participated in the search and rescue of the sailors sent overboard as a result of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis. He was present in Japan on VJ Day and witnessed the signing to the end of the war with Japan. Hobert was a charter member, with his wife Vilma, of the Hamilton Church of God. He dearly loved his church and worked diligently every day to make the building and grounds as beautiful as possible. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, enjoying the attention of his family. Hobert was a member of Benjamin Franklin Lodge #719 F& AM, Scottish Rite Valley of Cincinnati, and was a Kentucky Colonel. He is survived by his sons David (Karen) Helton and Ronald (Nedra) Combs of Colorado; his grandsons David Helton, Jr., Kevin (Marissa) Helton and R.E. (Dawn) Combs of Colorado; great-grandchildren Ayden Helton, Juliana Helton, Bailey Combs, and Gage Combs; his brother Rufus (Mary) Hilton of Hawaii; and his sister, Florence (Nathan) Rowland. He was preceded in death by his sisters Cecil (Robert) Gentry and Oneida (Jessie) Newman; brothers Irvin (Alice) Helton, Harry (Christine) Helton, and Leonard (Mildred) Helton. Hobert enjoyed his many breakfast friends at McDonald's. Funeral service will be held at the Hamilton Church of God, 1760 Millville Avenue, on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 10:00 AM with Pastor Alan Weaver officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park. Visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The family would like to thank the efforts of Dr. Sargero and Dr. Mital, the nurses and staff at Ft. Hamilton Hospital, and the nursing staff and Hobert's special friends at Glen Meadows of Carington Healthcare Systems. They would also like to thank the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home for their services in this time of need. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to either the Vilma Helton Children's Fund or to the Scholarship Fund, both of the Hamilton Church of God. rest in peace .

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Hobert Henry Helton's memorial is located at: Rose Hill Burial Park, Hamilton, Butler County, USA.
When did Hobert Henry Helton death?
Hobert Henry Helton death on 6 Mar 2009 in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, USA
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Latitude: 39.3903008
Longitude: -84.5267029

Family Members:

Parent

Farmer Helton

(1876 - 1971)

Mary Edna King Helton

(1891 - 1963)

Spouse

Vilma Huff Helton

(1932 - 2000)

Siblings

Harry Helton

(1916 - 1982)

Cecil Mae Helton Gentry

(1919 - 1999)

Leonard Helton

(1922 - 1977)

Irvin E. Helton

(1925 - 2006)

Children

David L. Helton Sr.

(1949 - 2016)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Hamilton, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3903008, -84.5267029

2. Greenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4030991, -84.5421982

3. Saint Stephen Cemetery
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4. Trinity Episcopal Church Memorial Garden
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Coordinate: 39.3994849, -84.5554538

5. Hamilton Burying Ground
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Coordinate: 39.3952540, -84.5616080

6. Shafer Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4136009, -84.4935989

7. Hamilton Burying Ground #2 (Defunct)
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Coordinate: 39.4050700, -84.5681400

8. Walker Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.3597600, -84.5622800

9. Saint Mary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.3553009, -84.5578003

10. Hamilton United Jewish Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.3552400, -84.5587300

11. Beth Israel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.3552080, -84.5586980

12. Fitz Randolph-Rogers House Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4190300, -84.4789900

13. Goos Road Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.3848120, -84.5886540

14. Werner Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.3605380, -84.5836550

15. Ayers Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.3809930, -84.4576130

16. Symmes Burial Grounds
Fairfield, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3371000, -84.5496000

17. Clawson Cemetery
Princeton, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4014015, -84.4524994

18. Smalley-Stephens Cemetery
Fairfield Township, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4236830, -84.4640940

19. Waller Cemetery (Defunct)
Beckett Ridge, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3675470, -84.4504110

20. Woodmansee Sugar Valley Cemetery
Maustown, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4132700, -84.4474630

21. Van Gordon Farm Cemetery (Defunct)
Princeton, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3786690, -84.4364330

22. Baker Burial Ground
Liberty Township, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3783200, -84.4358900

23. Eaton Cemetery
Saint Clair Township, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4454020, -84.5863170

24. Seward Cemetery
Beckett Ridge, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3505590, -84.4486110