Mr. Franklin Helton, Jr, age 56 of Hope, passed away, Thursday, February 23, 2017 at his home.  Mr. Helton was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas on January 24, 1961 to William Franklin Helton, Sr. and Marcell Harris Helton Buehler.  He is preceded in death by his father and he was of the Christian Faith.

Survivors include, his mother; Marcell Buehler of Hot Springs, his fiancé, Kathy Godwin of Hope, a daughter; Sherie Grundon of Hot Springs, a brother; Curtis Helton of Hot Springs, three sisters Deby McLain, Janey Threadgill and Candi Paterson all of Hot Springs, three grandchildren: Brandon, C.J., and Hayden.

No funeral is planned at this time. Arrangements are by BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie BRAZZEL, Funeral Directors of Distinction. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com