Brandon Lee Helms

Brandon L. Helms August 6, 1980 February 11, 2013 Brandon Lee Thomas Helms, 32, of Little Rock, passed away Feb. 11, 2013. A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Chalk Bluff Baptist Church, 5993 Gholson Rd., Waco. Born in Millington, Tenn., on Aug. 6, 1980, Brandon grew up in Elm Mott, Texas, lived in Hot Springs, and moved back to Texas, where he graduated from Connally High School in Waco. After high school, he moved to Arkansas where he met Laura. They married in 2006 and their daughter, Harper, was born in 2008. During his years in Arkansas, Brandon made many friends, enjoyed local music, and spent time outdoors enjoying Arkansas' natural beauty. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Jess Andrew "Andy" Meredith. Brandon was loved by many and will be missed. Brandon is survived by his wife, Laura Herring Helms; daughter, Harper Helms; father, Bob Helms of Hot Springs; mother, Kim Meredith of Elm Mott; brothers, Ryan Meredith of Waco, Rhys Meredith of Elm Mott, and Jason Meredith of Bauxite; and a host of other family and friends. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com.