Dirk “Rooster” Eugene Helms, 53, of Welch, WV, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Welch Community Hospital.
Born on November 21, 1969, in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Jean Oiler and Shelby Jean Meadows. He was a lifelong resident of McDowell County and worked in construction. He will be missed by all.
In addition to his parents, Dirk was preceded in death by his step-grandson Chance Ellis.
Those left to cherish Dirk’s memory are his stepchildren, Wesley Milam Jr. and wife Brandi and Miranda Ellis both of Montcalm, WV; 12 brothers and sisters; 6 step-grandchildren, Aubri, Rayden, Damien, Alexis, Braylon, and Camron; close friends, Mike, Gloria, and Nancy; best friend, Peyton Osborne; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held 4:00 PM Friday, May 26, 2023, at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, WV with Pastor Mike Blake officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM until the time of service.
Cravens-Shires Funeral Home is serving the Helms family.
Friday, May 26, 2023
3:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)
Cravens-Shires Funeral Home
Friday, May 26, 2023
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