Mr. Archie Mangrum Helton, 83, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at his residence, following a brief illness.
Archie was born on January 8, 1940 in Burke County to the late Frank Helton and Martha Berry Helton. He worked previously in the finishing department for Drexel Heritage and later retired as a custodian with Burke County Public Schools.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Lucinda Helton, and numerous siblings.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Spann Helton of the home, and one son, Charles Ray Helton and fiancé Shelby Bumgarner of Connelly Springs. Also surviving are three grandchildren; Charlie Helton, James Helton and Victoria Teague, a great-granddaughter, Wednesday Teague, two sisters; Evelyn Swink and Magdalene Fredell, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 3:00 P.M. at Fellowship Baptist Church in Connelly Springs, with Rev. Robert Ashe officiating.
The family will receive friends on Monday, from 4:00 until 6:00 P.M. at Heritage Funeral Service in Valdese.
Memorials may be sent to Fellowship Baptist Church, P.O. Box 27, Connelly Springs, NC 28612.
An online guestbook and obituary is available le at www.heritagefuneralservices.com
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is serving the Helton family.