John Marvin Helton Jr.

John Marvin Helton Jr. of Canton, GA died on December 25, 2019. Born on May 3, 1949, John's father was career Air Force and his family lived in many states and Puerto Rico growing up. John met his wife, Sandra, in church and married on December 28, 1968.

John is preceded in death by his parents and son, John Marvin Helton III. He is survived by his wife Sandra of 50 years and his children Jennifer and Jeff, and grandchildren Julia, Hutch, Connor, and Mariclaire.

John enlisted in the U.S Air Force in May of 1969 and served four years in Airborne Electronics. After being discharged from the Air Force, John went back to college while working full-time with three kids at home. He graduated in December of 1981 and received his bachelors in business administration from Georgia State University and soon after passed the CPA exam to become a Certified Public Accountant.

John worked as a CPA for a firm, as CFO for a real estate investor, and then started his own CPA practice. Beyond being a CPA John managed and invested in commercial real estate and founded a wealth management practice. He worked all his life to build a firm financial foundation for his family. John truly loved what he did and helping people with their financial needs.

Early in his life, John accepted Jesus into his heart and honored God and trusted in his guidance throughout his life. He served in churches as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, and most recently as an elder at Trinity Church. He tithed and gave extra as God led him to mission opportunities.

Almost everyone who knew him such as his family, friends, church and charities knew him as generous. He loved giving gifts and spoiling his family.

Visitation will be from 4:00pm until 6:00pm on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at 3:00pm in the chapel of McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Interment will follow in Sawnee View Memorial Gardens following the service.