Billy Gene Helton, 70

A railroad employee and a member of the National Guard, he was the son of Frank Moore and Georgia Price Helton.

He is survived by his wife, Doris Dalton Helton; sons, Billy Gene Helton Jr. of Florida, Charles Helton of Spencer, Robert and wife Sherry Helton of Spencer; daughter, Carlena and husband Jack Moore of Louisville, Ky.; and two grandchildren, Heather G. Helton and Jesse C. Helton, both of California.

Services were held Monday at Hunter Funeral Home in Sparta with Danny Moore officiating. Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery.

Hunter Funeral Home in Sparta was in charge of arrangements.