OBIT: Edward E. "Easy Eddie" HELMS, 2002, Rockwood, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Lynn Beatty Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ HELMS Edward E. "Easy Eddie" Helms, 91, of Rockwood, went to be with his Lord May 23, 2002, at Patriot Manor. Born March 7, 1911, in Ambridge, he is the son of the late John B. R. and Merle O. (Paden) Helms. Also preceded in death by his wife, the former Martha C. Sizer, one brother and two sisters. Survived by daughter Mrs. Robert O. (Ruth Ann) Mathias of Rockwood, grandsons Robert O. Mathias III married to the former Krista Pritts, Kevin Todd Mathias married to the former Ann Locklin and great-granddaughter Lauren Catherine Martha Mathias and Baby Mathias. He appreciated the support given by St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Rockwood. Retired agent for Constitution for Life Insurance Co. and was active in many civic and fraternal organizations. Friends received 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday in the Robert H. Halverson Funeral Home where a service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday with Rev. Ardelle Mason officiating. Interment in Rockwood I.O.O.F. Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Somerset County Blind Center, 748 S. Center Ave., Somerset, Pa. 15501. Daily American, May 25, 2002 [H0756]