Otis O. Helms, 88, of Bloomfield, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 17, 2007 at Lyons Health & Living Center.
Born September 27, 1918 in Bloomfield, he was the son of Lewis and Laura (Hunter) Helms.
He was a school bus driver for Bloomfield Schools. He was also employed by Indiana University, Johnson's Standard Station in Bloomfield, and the Bloomfield Furniture Factory.
Surviving Relatives include: His wife, Marjorie (Terrell) Helms of Bloomfield, whom he celebrated his 70th anniversary with in March of this year; one son, Marvin K. Helms and wife Lela of Bloomfield; one daughter, Alice Hallett and her husband Denny of Bloomington; seven grandchildren, twelve great, grandchildren, and three great, great, grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers, McKinley, Harvey, Homer, Lester, Carl, Elsworth, and Fred, two sisters, Fern Vandeventer and Ella Jane Bland, and one great, grandchild.
Funeral services for Mr. Helms will be PRIVATE. Burial will be in Grandview cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Jenkins & Sons Funeral Home in Bloomfield.