Tank T. Helton

Terry "Tank" Helton age 69 of Newnan Georgia passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Born April 9, 1954. Tank was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. To Know Tank was to love him. He always had a smile and a helping hand. Tank touched the lives of so many and we are all better for having known him. He was married to the love of his life Jenny Sue Cook Helton for 50 years. They had two children, Taylor Helton and Katie Hudson. Tank's pride and joy were his grandkids, Tuff, EllisAnn, and Tripp Hudson. Tank was always proud to be a Western School Alumni. He worked at the Hood Station, Coweta Diaries, and Cooks Sanitation for many years before starting his career at the Coweta County Prison as a correctional officer. He then transferred to the road department where he was lovingly known as the road expert claiming to know exactly where every road in Coweta County is. He retired after 28 years and had achieved the status of Captain. After his retirement his next adventure in life was his most loved one yet, becoming a grandfather. His grandkids gave him the name Pink. Tank enjoyed gardening and raising chickens. Sharing his produce and eggs with everyone he met brought him great joy. He was an avid rabbit hunter and thought it was important to teach younger generations. Tank wanted to be remembered as a great father and grandfather but most of Coweta will remember him as "The Legend" Tank is survived by his wife Jenny Sue Cook, children Taylor (Jill) Helton, and Katie (Jason) Hudson grandchildren Tuff, EllisAnn, and Tripp Hudson, brothers Jerry Lee (Renatha) Helton, Eddie Helton, Ted (Glenda) Helton, Johnny (Beverly) Helton. His mother-in-Law Libby Cook. His brother-in-law and sister-in-law are Johnny (Sonya) Cook, Alison (Travis) Herring, Matt (Jennifer) Cook, and Tracy Shoemake. Aunts Virgina Smith, Annette Coggin, and Uncle Randolph Taylor, his extended family Kyle, Lindsey, Walker, Mason, and Mikalee Gillespie, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins who adored their Uncle Tank / Pink and played a big part in his life. He is preceded in death by his mother Shirley Taylor Helton, Grandparents Bill and Ruth Taylor, Brother Tennis Helton Nephew Bruce Helton, Father-in-law Ellis Cook, and sister-in-law Jo Cook Bolton. Flowers are appreciated but if you would like to do something in Tank's memory, Live your life to the fullest, be kind to a stranger, give a smile, tip the person at the drive-through window, help a friend, plant a garden, share your crops, and let your family know you love them every day. This is how Tank lived his everyday life. His family would like to extend a great appreciation to Dr. Pitts and West Georgia Medical Center. The doctors, nurses, and other staff members have been amazing. Their treatment and care for our family has been the best. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson Street in Newnan. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.mckoon.com. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory 770-253-4580

Tank T. Helton

April 9, 1954 - December 21, 2023