James W. ''Jim'' Helton

James W. "Jim" Helton, age 71, of Conowingo, MD, died on March 3, 2011 at Bel Air Health and Rehabilitation in Bel Air, MD. Born in Fallston, MD, he was the son of the late Arthur Henry Helton Sr. and Alma Patrick Helton. He had served in the National Guard and was the owner and operator of an automotive recovery business, Helton Recovery. An avid hunter, and champion skeet shooter, he enjoyed participating in and attending Western Equestrian events.

Mr. Helton is survived by his stepchildren, Deborah Revelle, Denise Becker, and Will Rock; brother, Arthur H. Helton and wife, Ann, of Darlington, MD; sister, Margaret K. Boyle and husband, Vincent, of Aberdeen, MD; grandchildren, Laura Andrews, Mandi Click, Jamie Craig, Courtnie Craig, and Willy Rock; and great-grandchildren, Robert and Mason Andrews, and Lia Rock.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058.