Coy Eugene Helton

Coy Eugene Helton, 94, of Surgoinsville went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 5, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 11, 1923 in Morristown, TN to the late Andrew and Alice Helton. He was a faithful member of 1st Baptist Church of Surgoinsville. He retired from AFG Glass Plant as a crane operator after 25 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to all he knew. Coy is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Alice (Dalton) Helton; 4 brothers; and 2 sisters. Coy is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Mary Canter Helton; daughters, Rebecca Jennings and husband David of Mt. Carmel, Doris Lewis and husband Jim of Kingsport, Vickie Hughes and husband James of Rogersville; grandchildren, Joseph Jennings, Jonathan Jennings (Lindsey), Gene Jarvis, Sean Jarvis (Kara), and Rachel Coclough (Dominique); great grandchildren, Noah, Isaiah, and Mayla Coclough, Isaac and Natalie Jennings, Lily Tackett, Parker and Hayden Jarvis. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 7pm on Monday, January 8, 2018 at 1st Baptist Church of Surgoinsville, 510 Old Stage Rd, Surgoinsville, Tennessee 37873. A funeral service will follow with Pastor Tecky Hicks officiating. Music will be provided by Greg Helton, Evie Vaughn, and Morissa Diamond. A graveside service will be held at 11am on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at McKinney Cemetery with Pastor Tecky Hicks officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are the members of the Adult Men's Sunday School Class of 1st Baptist Church of Surgoinsville. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at 1st Baptist Church of Surgoinsville at 10am Tuesday morning to go in procession. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in his honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Pl, Memphis, TN 38105 Carter Trent, Church Hill is serving the Helton Family.