NORTH MANCHESTER – Ellis E. Helton, 70, Silver Lake, died at 4:06 p.m. March 15, 2014, at his residence. He was born March 23, 1943, in Prestonsburg, Ky., to John and Myrtle Hale Helton. On March 4, 1988, he married Mary J. Gillespie, who survives. He was a Vietnam War veteran who served in the Army. He was formerly employed at Kralis Brothers, Mentone; Parker Feeders, Silver Lake,; and Dalton Foundry, Warsaw. He enjoyed spending time with his family and fishing. He also spent a lot of time doing odd jobs for family and friends. Also surviving are two sons, John L. Helton, Mentone, and David E. Helton, Silver Lake; two daughters, Sheila R. Helton, Argos, and Crystal R. Helton, Silver Lake; two brothers, Fred (and spouse Lourena) Helton, Warsaw, and Don (and spouse Janet) Helton, Silver Lake; two sisters, Elsie Dotson, Prestonsburg, Ky., and Emma Slone, Silver Lake; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at McKee Mortuary, 1401 Ind. 114W, North Manchester, with Pastor Terry Bradford officiating. Burial is in Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake. Calling is from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. ***** Memorials to assist the family with final expenses to McKee Mortuary, 1401 St. Rd. 114 West, North Manchester, IN 46962. Condolences may be sent via mckeemortuary.com
