Homer Edgar Helms
March 1, 1928 ~ May 25, 2014
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 11:00AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Hollywood, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 from 10:00AM to 11:00AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Homer Edgar Helms, 86, of Mechanicsville, MD died May 25, 2014, after a long illness. Born on March 1, 1928, in Willis, VA, he was the oldest son of the late Edgar Hamilton Helms and Maude Alderman Helms. On October 6, 1955, he married the love of his life, Gertrude (Trudy) Davis, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD. Edgar is survived by his daughters, Linda Buckler and Rhonda Wathen of Hollywood, MD, and Brenda Tominack (John) of Mechanicsville, MD; Six grandchildren, Bradley Buckler, Holly Wathen, Craig Wathen, Jason Edgar Tominack, Mark Tominack and Chelsea Tominack; Four great-grandchildren, Brittany, Devin, Amber and Tanya Buckler: and his life-long friend, Bruce Long. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Raeford, Nelson, Elvin, and Mervell Helms, and son-in-law, Mike Wathen. Edgar worked as a truck driver and mechanic for his father at Helms Lumber until he father’s death in January 1970. He was employed by Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. in La Plata, MD as a mechanic from February 1970 until his retirement in March, 1988. Edgar liked to work on trucks, cars, tractors, and lawn mowers and was quite good at it. He enjoyed a good game of cards, and he especially enjoyed catching your “Jack”. Spending time with family and friends was his greatest joy.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 AM in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery Hollywood, MD. Pallbearers will be grandsons: Bradley Buckler, Craig Wathen, Jason Tominack, nephews Raymond Stewart and Allan Nealis. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hollywood Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79 Hollywood, MD 20636 and/or Hospice House of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“Linda and family, thoughts and prayers, may your dad rest in peace.”
“Tinker,sorry too read about Edgars passing. You were both dear to me and big mama. I still can see the times as we grew up. I wish I wasn’t soo far away. I will always remember you. Pep and Linda Murdock”
“Sending hugs and prayers to Linda, Rhonda, Trudy, and the rest of the Helms family. So sorry to hear of your father and husband passing. May the great memories you shared bring some comfort to you during this difficult time. Take care.”
“Brenda and family, I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless you, your family, and God’s new angel. xo”
“Trudi, Linda, Rhonda, Brenda and all the Helms family: Please accept our most sincere sympathy in your bereavement you all are now suffering. To think that Edgar lived to be 86. We know well what his passing mean to you. We know, too, that your faith and courage peace in the midst of this great sorrow. You will have your memories to cherish forever. The Mayor of Oakville. We feel blessed to have known Edgar and will always cherish our times together. Words cannot express the sadness that we feel on the loss of Edgar. His passing is one of great sorrow and he will be sorely missed. Nothing can take “
“My dear friend and family, How sorry I am to hear of Mr. Helms passing. He was such a kind and gentle man and his family was so precious to him. I hope your wonderful memories will be of some comfort to you through this most difficult time and I’m holding you in my heart and prayers. May God surround you with his strength and love. Love, Debbie”
“Rhonda and family, we are so sorry for the loss of your loved one. He will be missed. Barbara and Bobby.”
” Mrs. Helms, Brenda and family We are sorry for the loss of your beloved husband and father. May your happy memories of him bring you peace and comfort in the coming days. We will keep you in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time. “
“My condolences, may God’s love and peace be with you at this time of sorrow.”
“Tinker and the girls, My Edgar rest in peace. “
“Mrs. Helms, Rhonda, Linda, Brenda, and family…I know words cannot express the heartfelt pain that one feels with the loss of a loved one. You have a wonderful family, enriched by a lifetime of loving and kind parents. May you find comfort as time passes and some peace in knowing that he is in heaven and now looking over and protecting you. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.”
“Tinker and family, time will pass and the pain will lessen, but memories will be forever. Sending my sympathy and prayers.”
“Rhonda, So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family.”
“Trudi and Family I am so sorry to hear about your dad he was a true fighter. God bless your family! All the good memories will stay close to your Hearts! I will keep you all in my prayers! May he rest in Peace!”
“Brenda and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love to you and your family.”
“Mrs. Helms, Rhonda, Brenda, Linda, Holly & Craig: It never seems fair but death is often the greatest relief for the suffering. This we all know so well. Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. Let us know if we can do anything at all.”
“Rhonda, Linda and Brenda and families–thinking of you during this time.”
“Brenda, Keeping you and your family in my thoughts. With my deepest sympathy. “
“Mrs. Helms and family, we were sorry to learn of Mr. Helms’ passing. Our prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. Sincerely, Son and Elaine (Adams) Wood”
“Gertrude and family To the Helms Family So sorry for the loss of your husband and father. I will keep him in my prayers . May he rest in peace. Phyllis and Johnny “
“Dear Brenda and the Helms family: I’m so sorry for your loss, but also relieved that your Dad will have no more pain or suffering. May your great family memories and your good friends see you through this difficult time. “
“Rhonda & family, sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers thoughts are with you. He will be missed. Love ya.”
“Aunt Tinker All our love goes out to you and Family. I believe that once we leave this earth and experience the life here after we will wonder why we fought so hard to cling to life on this earth. He now has all the answers to all thing we wonder about! Alleluia!!”
“Rest in peace Mr. Helms. You have certainly earned your reward in heaven. To the Helms family, Mrs. Helms, Linda, Rhonda, Brenda, grandkids, and great-grandkids, you have my deepest sympathy along with my admiration for the unwavering devotion and loving care you gave to Mr. Helms especially these past few years. Take care. “
“Rhonda, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
“Brenda and Family. So sorry on your loss. May God continue to bless you and your family.”
“Mrs. Helms and family, so sorry for your lost. I worked with Homer at Pepsi. He was such a nice gentleman. He always was working on somethig at Pepsi. I just found out today of his passing. Sorry i mess the services. My prayers are with all of you. “
“Brenda and family, I am very sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace. Please accept my deepest sympathy. With love, thoughts and prayers…”
“My condolences to the family. May God give you peace and comfort in the loss of your loved one.”
“Rhonda & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are so sorry for your loss. Johnny & Erica”
“Rhonda, and family, Iam so sorry for your loss.. hugs”
” I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad/husband. Sending prayers and hugs to all. Remember all the good times you had together.”
“Aunt Trudy, Linda, Rhonda, and Brenda, Uncle Edgar had the most kind and gentle spirit. I still remember as a child how comforting it was to be around him. There was such a loving feeling with this entire family. May you turn your sorrow and sufferings over to our Heavenly Father. Rest in Peace Uncle Edgar.”
“Gertrude and girls I just found out today about Edgar. I am so very sorry. May God watch over all of you.”