Mr. Jerry Bolt Helms, 78, of Marshville passed away June 3, 2026, at the Hospice House in Monroe.  Born April 10, 1948, in Union County, NC, he was the son of the late James Derward Helms and Lurlyne Thomas Helms.

Living in Marshville all his life, he was proud to work on the family farm. He was a retired electrician. He loved riding his motorcycles with his friends and his wife. Jerry was a devoted member of Harmony Community Church for over 25 years.

The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 3-5, June 7, 2026, at Morgan & Son Funeral Home.  A memorial service to celebrate the life of Jerry will be 11 AM, Monday, June 8, 2026, at the funeral home.  He will be privately laid to rest at Fountain Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery with his parents.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 22 years, Martha Dawkins Helms; children, Tony Helms (Brenda) and Annette Helms; grandchildren Jake Helms (Hailey) and Andrew Helms; two great grandchildren and a bonus family with Janet Mills, Jamie Mills and Brandy Ann Mills; brother, Roger T. Helms.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials made to Ground 40 or House of Pearls – Wingate, via their websites.

Special thanks to Drs. Luke Farmer and Erica Rabold and staff at Hospice House in Monroe for their compassionate care. Thank you Mandy Horne for being Jerry's home health care nurse.

2 Tim. 4: 7-8 1 have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.

Morgan & Son Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Helms.