William “Billy” Lloyd Helms (1961 – 2021)

On October 31, 2021, William “Billy” Lloyd Helms died in Front Royal, Virginia after a short battle with malignant melanoma, he was 59 years old.

William “Billy” Lloyd Helms

Billy is survived by his sisters, Kathy Cox, Sharon Helms, Susan Royall (Chuck), Jennifer Brown (Charlie), and many nieces and nephews that he loved dearly. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ann Helms, and father, Capt. Ronald L. Helms (USN). There are many friends that Billy considered family including Ana Lovo and the Covey family.

Billy was born on November 22, 1961, in Norfolk, Virginia. He traveled all over the country as the family was military in his youth. Billy graduated from Oakton High School then began working for the Covey family. In 2015 he moved to Front Royal and started another career at 84 Lumber. Billy’s bright smile, cheery disposition, and wicked sense of humor lit up every room he entered. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

A memorial service is scheduled for November 6, 2021, at 11 AM at Bentonville Baptist Church, 2438 Stonewall Jackson Highway, Bentonville, Virginia 22610. It will be immediately followed by a reception in the fellowship hall. Private interment will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to any local food pantry. Billy loved to provide food and snacks for everyone.