Obituary of Lowell Helton

Owensburg Lowell Helton, 64, of Owensburg, passed away at 12:36 pm on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at I.U. Health Bloomington Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born April 24, 1947 in Alfordsville, he was the son of Oscar and Thelma (Botkin) Helton. He married Patricia Thompson on June 2, 1967. Lowell founded the C & H Stone Co. where he continued to work until his death. Of his many accomplishments, he was proudest of his children and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Patricia of Owensburg; two sons, Brice Helton and wife, Becky and their children, Heather, Brock, Bryant and Macy; Jeremy Helton and wife, Erin and their children, Ethan, Drew and Brent; two sisters and three brothers. He leaves behind a large extended family that he loved greatly and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Thelma Helton; his second parents, Delmar and Betty Thompson; three sisters and one brother. Funeral Information Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Sunday, September 4th at the Owensburg Cemetery in Owensburg. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Saturday, September 3rd in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary. Donations Information In lieu of flowers, the family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the Salvation Army.