Allen K. Helton

Allen K Helton age 67 of Rockholds, KY passed away July 27th at Markey Cancer Center Lexington, KY.

Born May 7, 1956, to Jack Helton & Ruby Dugger Goforth who both proceeded him in death. Also preceding him are his grandparents Estle & Anna Rhea Dugger who raised him. Uncles, Lester & Ray Dugger. Sisters, Jackie Helton, Debbie Helton, & Maryjean Bowdler. Nephews, Joshua Goforth & Jonathan Goforth. Brother-in-law, Henry Goforth, Father-in-law & Mother-in-law, Curn & Mary Lawson, and Grandson, Logan Lawson.

He is survived by his wife Becky Helton, to whom he still left love notes. Sons, Allen Helton II & wife Danielle of Williamsburg. Michael Lawson & wife Amanda of Corbin, Steven Helton & wife Victoria of Grays, Daughter Kristen Wilburn & husband Billy of Oak Ridge, TN. 6 Grandchildren, Issiah Brittian of Williamsburg, Lucas & Maddie Wilburn of Oak Ridge, Lenox Lawson of Corbin, Abby Helton of Gray, Sarah Buchanan of Williamsburg, sister Myra Goforth, Brother Billy Bowdler & wife Beverly of Gray, 2 special brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law Tim & Mary Lawson and Vincent & Teresa Lawson all of Rockholds. Many nephews & nieces, who all thought of him as their fun uncle. Some very special friends who were more like family, Steve Baker of Lily, Tracy & Penny Eagle of Gray, Boyd & Elaine Wilson of Corbin, Billie Noe of Lexington, and David Hardesty of Corbin.

He was retired from Pepsi Cola after being a diesel mechanic there for 21 years. He was often referred to as MacGyver because he always had a trick up his sleeve, and he always made sure he got the job done with a smile on his face.

Visitation will be from 5-8pm on Sunday July 30, 2023, at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in Corbin, where funeral service will then be held at 2pm on Monday July 31st with Rev. Danny Fore and Rev. Johnny Famer officiating.

Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery. Pall bearers will be Allen Helton II, Michael Lawson, Steven Helton, Issiah Brittian, Jeremiah Goforth, Ethan Goforth, Lucas Wilburn, and Billy Wilburn.