Charlie Helms , 74, of Center, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015 in Tyler.

Graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at New Hope Cemetery in Center with Bro. Ozay Ford and Bro. Ed McRae officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Mr. Helms was born December 21, 1940 in Oak Grove, Louisiana to Marvin H. Helms and Virginia Lovett Helms. He loved gardening, riding horses, fishing, woodworking and going to church. He was a member of Saint Mark's United Methodist Church.

He is survived by
Daughter: Patricia Helms of Center

Brother: Kenny Helms and wife, Laurie, of Shreveport

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Wife: Sarah Helms
Parents: Marvin H. Helms and Virginia Lovett Helms

Pallbearers will be Todd Thompson, David Lawrence, Alex Munoz, Robert Ellis, Pat Tinkle and Patrick Lupton. Honorary pallbearers will be Duke Ellis and Shane Corbell, Billy Thompson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Saint Mark's United Methodist Church, 208 CR 2622, Center, Texas 75935, Hospice of East Texas Homeplace, 4111 University Boulevard, Tyler, Texas 75701 and New Hope Cemetery, 1721 FM 138, Center, Texas 75935.