James E. "Jim" Helms

July 8, 1935 - September 29, 2021

James E. “Jim” Helms, age 86 of McMechen, WV died Wednesday, September 29, 2021 in Cumberland Pointe, St. Clairsville, OH. He was born July 8, 1935 in Marshall County, WV the son of the late Robert E. and Elizabeth Richmond Helms. He was a glass worker with the former Fostoria and a retired glass worker from Viking Glass; and was a member of Ash Avenue Church of God, and FO Eagles #499. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Louetta Mae “Sis” Helms; a son James L. Helms; a grandson, William E. “BJ” Helms, Jr.; and a brother, Robert Helms. Survivors include a son, William E. “Bill” (Elizabeth) Helms of McMechen; two sisters, Joan Young, and Phyllis Woods, both of Moundsville; a brother, Ronald (Isolde) Helms of Glen Dale, WV; four grandchildren, Patricia Jo Helms, Tasha Marie Helms, Travis Eugene Helms, and Steven James Helms; two great-grandchildren, Kailyn Orr and Kyra Williams; a great-great grandson, “Nate”; and several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Monday from 4-8pm at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 400 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30pm with Pastor CJ Plogger officiating. Interment in Salem Cemetery, Glen Easton, WV.