Grant Helton,

Grant Helton, Jr. 76, of Stoney Fork, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 27, 2012. He was born in Leslie County, KY on July 14, 1936, a son of the late Grant and Lizzie Brock Helton. Mr. Helton was a member of the Mill Creek Baptist Church and a retired mechanic with the State Highway Department. He was a loving husband, father, papaw, great-grandfather and friend who loved the outdoors and hunting for ginseng. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Margie Neal, Virgie Brock, Lotishie Wilson, Matilda Swain, Welburn Ronnie Helton, John Dee Helton, Jack Helton Clinton 'Hoss' Helton and Laura Key. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Martha Mae Lawson Helton; children, Carolyn Sue Helton, Michael Dean Helton, Thelma Jean Caldwell and husband, Doyle and Grant Roger Helton and wife, Charlotte; grandchildren, Tabatha Helton Blevins, Lindsey Caldwell Couch, Christopher Helton, Rebecca Helton Blevins, Sonny Lee Caldwell and Jessica Helton; great-grandchildren, Raegan, Carson and Brantley; brother, Jim Bo Helton and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.