Rickey Delane Helton

Rickey Delane Helton, son of Julius Helton and Helen Kennedy Helton, was born Saturday, January 3, 1959, in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at his residence in Kennett at the age of 66 years 9 months 20 days.

Rickey was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend.  He had been employed with Emerson Electric of Kennett having retired after 20+ years of service.

Survivors include his father & mother, Julius & Helen Helton of Senath, MO; his two daughters, Christina Damron and husband, Jody of Kennett, MO & April Helton of Malden, MO; a stepson, Jeremy Folkes of Pocahontas, AR; a stepdaughter, Nikki Folkes of Kennett, MO; his two sisters, Sharon Cothran of Higden, AR & Julie Hanners of Kennett, MO, eight grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends. 

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kennett with Pastor Wayland Tom officiating.

Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge of arrangements.