Obituary: HDA Truck Pride Member Principal Edward Frazier Helms

Obituary: HDA Truck Pride Member Principal Frazier Helms

Helms, age 75, of Cooke Circle, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at the Vidant Edgecombe Hospital of Tarboro, North Carolina.

Edward Frazier Helms, age 75, of Cooke Circle, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at the Vidant Edgecombe Hospital of Tarboro, North Carolina.

Mr. Helms was born on June 16, 1945 to the late Myers Parker “M.P.” and Edna Louise Thomas Helms in Anson County, NC. Frazier was a devoted member of Rich Square United Methodist Church. He was the President of Transit Parts where he has dedicated his life to the business and the friendships that he has made over the years. Frazier loved his family dearly and enjoyed the time he got to spend with them. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Frazier is survived by his loving wife Thelma, of the home. daughter, Wanda Smith and husband Randy of Conway; two sons, Ricky Hoggard and wife Shirley of Aulander, and Ken Brown and wife Terri of Conway; three grandsons, Chad Smith wife Angie of Conway, Michael Hoggard of Aulander, and Colby Brown of Conway; granddaughter, Allison Satterfield and husband Alan of Roxboro; four great-grandchildren, Alex, Trinity, Brantley, Emily; and a brother, Anthony Helms and wife Anne of GA.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 22, 2021 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service in Rich Square, and other times at the home.

A celebration of life funeral service will be held on Friday, April 23, 2021 at 2:00 pm at the Rich Square United Methodist Church, Rich Square, NC, with Rev. Walter Johnston, officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Rich Square, NC.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Rich Square United Methodist Church, PO Box 12, Rich Square, NC 27869 or online by clicking here.

Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service – Rich Square Chapel is handling the arrangements for the Helms family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com.

You May Also Like

Merchants Fleet Names Starke Regional Sales Manager

Jessica Starke will be the regional sales manager for the central region of the company’s Truck & Van Rental Division.

Merchants Fleet Hires Starke as Regional Sales Manager

Merchants Fleet announced the hire of Jessica Starke as regional sales manager for the central region of the company’s Truck & Van Rental Division.

"Jessica's comprehensive understanding of the transportation industry and her unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional service are perfectly aligned with our mission to provide flexible, reliable, and innovative fleet solutions," said John Korte, vice president of central region sales at Merchants Fleet. "We are thrilled to welcome someone of Jessica’s caliber to lead the charge in driving success for our clients in the central region."

APA Appoints Nick Branoff as New Board Member

Branoff (second from left) is the CEO of Flint, Michigan-based Brown & Sons Auto Parts and is the grandson of the founder, Jack Brown.

APA Appoints Nick Branoff as New Board Member
Dill Air Controls Welcomes Sean Lannoo

Joining the Dill team on April 29, Lannoo will step into the newly established role of technical training manager. 

Sean Lane Dill
TBC Corporation Appoints New President and CEO 

Don Byrd, currently TBC’s chief strategy and marketing officer, assumes his new role effective May 1.

Goodyear Names New Americas Unit President

Ryan Waldron joined Goodyear in 2003, serving in leadership roles in finance and supply chain for multiple North America business areas.

Goodyear Names New Americas Unit President

Other Posts

Bartec TPMS Announces Addition to Field Service Team

Joe Miller has been involved in the automotive industry his entire career, starting in the family automotive shop, and over the years working his way through all the shop positions.

BARTEC TPMS
Grote Names Star Safety Technologies’ Regional Sales Manager

Gunther Hochapfel brings more than 18 years of experience in the safety and warning technology industry to the company.

Continental Appoints New ‘Head of Region’ for the US, Canada

In this role, Rob Schroeder will oversee all of material handling, port, earthmoving and agriculture tire business in the US and Canada.

Continental Rob Schroeder
Eaton Names Senior Vice President and Controller

Adam Wadecki currently serves as senior vice president of internal audit.

Eaton Names Senior Vice President and Controller