James B. Helmer's Obituary
James B. Helmer, 88, of Fort Myers, passed away Friday, March 9, 2012.?á He was born May 29, 1923 in Piqua, OH and moved to Fort Myers from Macon, GA in 1976.?á He served in the U.S. Army and then in the reserves until joining the Air Force where he served during the Korean War.?á Following his military service, he worked for the Department of the Air Force retiring in 1978 with a total of 38 years of service. ?á?á?á?á?á?á?á?á?á?á?á Mr. Helmer is survived by his wife of 29 years, Gail Helmer, four children, four step-children, many grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. ?á?á?á?á?á?á?á?á?á?á?á In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice of Lee County, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908. ?á?á?á?á?á?á?á?á?á?á?á Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907, 239-936-0555.?á Online condolences may be made at: www.fortmyersmemorial.com.
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