Lawrence Helton, 75, of Brookeland, Texas passed away on June 18, 2021.

Lawrence was born on November 6, 1945 to Lawrence and Lillian Helton in Sylacauga, Alabama. He was raised and lived most of his life in Bridge City, Texas. He graduated from Bridge City High School in 1964. He receive a scholarship in football and attended Ranger Junior College. He also attended Common Wealth of Science in Houston, where he received his Funeral Director License. In 1965 he married his high school sweetheart, Marie Davenport and together they raised two wonderful sons. In 1999 Lawrence and Marie moved to Jasper County. He was a Master Mason and a member of Buna Masonic Lodge #1095. Lawrence also worked in different areas of Texas as a pipeline inspector. He loved his farm in Buna, Texas where he raised cows and cut hay. He later retired and moved to Brookeland, Texas on the Rayburn Country golf course, where he enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Lillian Helton; and two sisters, Jonell Helton and Jackie Crnkovic.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Marie; their two sons, Larry Helton of Miami, Florida and Donnie Helton and wife, Melissa of Hemphill, Texas; grandchildren, Dana Helton and great granddaughter, Brooklynn Cox both of Hemphill; brother-in-laws, Ernie Davenport of Orangefield and Freddy Crnkovic of Bridge City; along with numerous nieces, cousins and many friends.

A memorial service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Starr Funeral Home Chapel, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas.

Condolences can be made and guest book may be signed online at starrfuneralhome.com.