Arliss E. Helton Obituary (1938

Mr. Arliss E. Helton, age 82, of Madison, Indiana entered this life on December 3, 1938 in Gray, Kentucky in Knox County. He was the loving son of Parker and Alice Walters Helton. When he was 10, his family moved to Trimble County where he attended school. Arliss was inducted into the United States Navy in 1958 and was honorably discharged in 1962. He received his GED while serving in the military. On March 2, 1961, Arliss was united in marriage to Betty L. Bersch at the Milton Baptist Church in Milton, Kentucky. This happy union of 60 years was blessed with a son, Doug. During high school, he worked at the Main Grill in Madison and later for Grote Industries. In 1962, he began a career with Public Service of Indiana and retired in 1996 as an A-Lineman. Arliss held membership in Major Samuel Woodfill Post No. 9 of the American Legion, Madison Moose Lodge No. 765 and Milton Baptist Church, plus was a former member at the Madison Elks Lodge No. 524. He loved being with his family, especially his grandchildren, and playing poker with his buddies. Arliss also held a true appreciation for British sports cars, such as the MG, as well as a great fascination in collecting Madison history. Arliss died on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at 9:50 p.m. at the River Terrace Health Campus in downtown Madison, Indiana. Please Click Here to View the Video Tribute Please Click Here to View the Funeral Service Recording A LOVING FAMILY Arliss will be missed by his loving wife of 60 years, Betty L. Bersch Helton of Madison, Indiana; his loving son, Doug Helton and his wife, Jackie of Madison, Indiana; his loving grandchildren, A.J. Helton, Brian Helton, and Alexandria Helton; his adoring great grandchildren, Bella and Konner; his brother in law, Charlie Bersch of Madison, Indiana; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Parker Helton, died November 6, 1981, his mother, Alice Walters Helton, and his brothers, Archie R. Helton, died June 18, 1995 and Arnold Dean Helton, died December 31, 2001. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., by Pastor Terry Moore at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Springdale Cemetery, 600 West Fifth Street in downtown Madison, Indiana. TO WATCH THE FUNERAL SERVICE LIVE PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW: https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/61461/hash:A8897C8CCD2351F1 VISITATION Friends may visit Monday from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. MILITARY HONORSA final salute with military honors will be conducted by Major Samuel Woodfill Post No. 9 of the American Legion. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Jefferson County Historical Society or Historic Madison, Inc. Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Madison and Hanover. Online condolences, remembrances and memorials can be left at www.morgan-nay.com To send a flower arrangement in memory of Arliss E. Helton, please click here to visit our sympathy store.