James Rodney

Helvey

James Rodney Helvey son of the late Iva Gilmore Helvey and Everett Helvey was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on February 25, 1949. He departed this life at Evelyn's House in Creve Coeur, Missouri, on August 22, 2019, at the age of 70.

James was a Veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed hunting and working at Meramec Springs State Park. His greatest joy was spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.

James was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Joyce Bowen.

James is survived by two daughters, Jennifer Westerholt and husband Bob of St. Louis, Missouri, Rebecca Helvey of St. louis, Missouri, five grandchildren, Olivia, Max, Jack, Ethan and Jocelyn, one great-grandchild, Nova, and one brother, Eugene Helvey of Bunker, Missouri. James will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Monday, August 26 ^th 11 AM

Funeral services follow at 1 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri

Minister: Pastor Tom Wisdom

Burial Mann Cemetery, Annapolis, Missouri

Pallbearers: Lindell Bowen, Anthony Bowen, Dwayne Helvey, Jack Glon, Ethan Helvey and Wade Mayfield

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital