James Robert Helton, son of the late Herbert Helton and Maggie Clinton Helton, was born on March 31, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan, and departed this life on January 13, 2022, at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 86 years.

Mr. Helton was a member of the National Guard, and he was a former retail manager for TG&Y and Woolworths.

He was united in marriage to Dora Mae Whitaker in Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. Helton preceded him in death on February 22, 2005.

He is survived by two sons, James David Helton and Robert John Helton, both of Dexter, Missouri; and by two grandchildren, John Helton and Christopher Helton, both of Dexter, Missouri.

No services are currently planned.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.