Joel Helton Sr.

Joel Eugene Helton, Sr. 87, of Concord, NC passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Joel was born August 8, 1933 in Concord, NC to the late Lee J. Helton and the late Daisy Mae Gadd Helton.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Jac Williams; brother, Billy Helton; brother, Jimmy Helton; and sister-in-law Montez Helton.

Survivors include daughter, Sheri Pressley and husband Dennis; son, Joel Helton Jr. and wife Kay; daughter, Dede Wishon and husband Dennis; grandchildren, April Helton, Matthew Helton, Meredith Wolfe, Enid Valu, Bryan Folds, Sarah Wishon, Chase Bryant and Josh Williams; brother, Buddy Helton, sister, Barbara Mullis and husband Bill; brother David Helton and wife Kathy; sister, Linda Helton Furr and husband Fred; sister, Joanne Helton Rowell and husband Mick; as well as multiple great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

A drop in visitation for friends and extended family will be from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord. The funeral service will follow at 3:00 pm at Hartsell Funeral Home Chapel in Concord, officiated by his daughter in law Kay Helton.  Burial will follow at the St. James The Greater Catholic Church Cemetery on Gold Hill Road in Concord with military honors.

Memorials may be made to the Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County, P.O. Box 1405 Concord, NC 28026.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Helton family.  Memories and condolences may be shared at www.hartsellfh.com