Charles Howard Helmer

Charles Howard Helmer, 87, of the Sharp Community in Milam County, died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at his home. 

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, at the Sharp Cemetery.

Mr. Helmer, a retired machinist, was born Nov. 21, 1930, in Houston to Samuel and Maudie Jane (Connally) Helmer. He married Violet Lee Schram on Sept. 3, 1948. 

He is survived by: his wife, Violet Helmer of Sharp; daughters, Silvia Rangel of Huntsville, and Sherry Valdez of Conroe; son, Charles Helmer Jr.; sister, Ruby Adamson of Fairfield; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home of Cameron is in charge of arrangements.