Bobby Eason Helton

Isaiah 6:8: “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” And so it was with Dr. Bobby Eason Helton. Born on June 20, 1933 in Coweta County, he was the son of the late James Monroe Helton and Hannie S. Eason Helton. Bobby was raised in Grantville and after high school he served in The United States Navy during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1960. After heeding the call of God upon his life, Bobby was ordained as a minister at Grantville Baptist Church. During his years of service as a humble and obedient servant of the God who created him, he pastored 11 churches in the Baptist Association throughout Georgia and one in Kentucky. He was the founding pastor for his beloved Northside Baptist Church. Bobby peacefully left this earth on August 24, 2016 while held in the loving embrace of his wife Ruth Williams Helton, with whom he had shared 64 years of love and precious memories. In addition to his parents, his son James preceded Bobby in death. He was a Godly example to his daughters Angela Smitherman and her husband Larry; Charlotte Robinson and her husband Bryon, also surviving is his daughter-in-law Diana Helton. Bobby loved and cherished his grandchildren Danielle Wilson (and Michael), Aaron Downey, Dustin Smitherman, Skyler Smitherman, Jamie Helton (and Denise), Ashley Helton (and Samantha), Bethany Edwards (and Chris), Aaron Kloth (and Haylee), Kody Robinson and Jessica Robinson. His great grandchildren are Hailey Arnold, Michaela Wilson, John Wilson, Marianna Helton, Savannah Helton, Gerald McMann, Cassidy McMann, Summer Helton, and Lillian Edwards. Funeral arrangements are by McKoon Funeral Home at 38 Jackson Street in Newnan. There will be a time of visitation for family and friends at Northside Baptist Church 3070 North Highway 29 Newnan, GA 30265 on Saturday evening between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. A service of worship and thanksgiving will be at Northside Baptist Church on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at 3:00 PM led by Pastor Brian Carroll. Interment with appropriate military honors will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. It is requested that flowers be omitted and contributions to honor Bobby’s life be made to Northside Baptist Church for the enrichment of its programs and ministry. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mckoon.com. McKoon Funeral Home 770-253-4580.

Bobby Eason Helton

June 20, 1933 - August 24, 2016