Lester C. Helton

Lester C. “Butch” Helton, 73, passed away at Crown Pointe Senior Assisted Living Community, Anderson, on Saturday, October, 11, 2014.

He was born July 24, 1941 in Chesterfield, the son of the late Clyde Helton and Marybelle (Graham) Whetsel. Butch was a 1959 graduate of Highland High School, a veteran of the United States Air Force, a detective for the Anderson Police Department and a member of the award winning APD motorcycle drill team. Subsequently, he worked for the Graham Detective Agency for many years.

Butch enjoyed making people laugh with his sharp, wicked sense of humor. His final weeks were filled with life and fun as he enjoyed his new beginnings at Crown Pointe. He loved riding his candy apple red “golf cart” and being outside soaking up the sun to maintain his famous tan. He enjoyed watching old western movies and spending time with his dogs. More than anything, Butch loved being with family. He was a devoted dad and grandpa. When his health permitted, he enjoyed working in the yard and creating lavish holiday displays to the enjoyment of many people.

Butch leaves behind his son, Scott Helton; granddaughter, Haley Helton; daughter, Lisa Helton; granddaughter, Olivia Helton; step son, Brandon (Diane) Grant; granddaughter, Lauren Grant; special family friend, Sandy Walbridge; step son, Scott (Janie) Walbridge; granddaughters, Madison Bousman, Alyssa and Trinity Walbridge; brother, Hobart “Tip” Chandler; nephews, Dan, Steve, Rusty, Jeff and Hobart “Chip” Chandler Jr.; several cousins; and his former wife and the mother of his children, Kathy Helton.

He was preceded in death by his sisters; Maryanne and Barbara; uncles, Robert and Charles Graham; beloved sister-in-law, Monte Chandler; niece, Lisa Renee Chandler.

Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Service & Crematory with Pastor Gary McCaslin officiating. Burial will follow at K. of P. & I.O.O.F Cemetery in Frankton with military honors provided by Elwood V.F.W. Post 5782.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association.