Cody Gene Helton

1963 ∼ 2019

Cody Gene Helton, 55, of Lumberton, passed away on January 6, 2019, in Lumberton.

Born in Beaumont, Texas, on July 19, 1963, he was the son of Steve Oliver Helton and Dorothy Jean (Smith) Jannise. Cody graduated from Lumberton High School in 1982. He enjoyed weight lifting and body building so much that he was in many competitions. Cody loved animals and was always taking in stray dogs and cats.

He was preceded in death by his father, Steve Helton; brother, Wesley Ray Hampshire, Kerry Glen Hampshire, and Randy Steve Helton.

He is survived by his parents, Dorothy J. and Shelton Jannise of Lumberton.

Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. There are no services planned.

Condolences

Jeanie Martin November 21, 2019
I knew Cody several years ago in Austin at World's Gym. Always a kind and compassionate soul we had many good times going to live music venues around the city. My love and prayers to his family. He will be missed.
Clint Manuel January 10, 2019
Clint Manuel lit a candle in memory of Cody Gene Helton
Annette Purington January 8, 2019
Dot and Shelton, My heartfelt sympathy to you and all of Cody’s friends and family. Cody was a very kind soul. Annette
Sheri Griner- Fugitt January 7, 2019
Sheri Griner- Fugitt lit a candle in memory of Cody Gene Helton
Sheila Brown January 7, 2019
Dot, I was heartbroken to hear about Cody. You and Shelton are in my most fervent, heartfelt prayers. May God be with you and comfort you through this tragedy. (Sheila Waller)
Ryan Karr January 7, 2019
Dorothy and Shelton we are so sorry to hear about Cody. Praying for peace and comfort through this difficult time, Ryan & Tena Karr
Todd Griffin January 7, 2019
I was so sorry to hear of Cody's passing. May he rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family
Linda Kelley Bridges January 7, 2019
Dorothy, I am so sorry for your loss! May he rest in peace with Aunt Ruth. My prayers are with you. Linda
Christy Karr Ard January 7, 2019
I am so sorry to hear about Cody. Dorothy and Shelton you are in my thoughts and prayers. Praying for peace and comfort for you both. Christy Karr Ard
Carolyn Burge January 7, 2019
So very sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace. May the Lord lift you up from such grief. Carolyn Burge
Thomas Katt January 7, 2019
Cody was my second cousin and I am so sorry he has passed. My condolences to Dorthy and Shelton. We just found it was Cody. Rest In Peace Cody. Tom & Linda Karr