August 11, 1973 ~ August 25, 2021
Born in: Owensboro, KY
Resided in:
Owensboro, KY
Stephen Garret Helm, 48, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Owensboro August 11, 1973 to the Mary Katherine “Kathy” Humphrey Helm and the late Jimmy Carl Helm. Stephen was the former executive chef for Owensboro Country Club. He enjoyed golfing, UK Basketball, and listening to live music. Grateful Dead was his favorite band. Stephen was goofy, fun-loving, and the life of the party. He truly loved cooking for others, and always made time for his family, especially his grandkids.
Along with his father, Stephen was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Ruth Humphrey and Alice Helm; his grandfather, Carl Helm; and several aunts and uncles.
Along with his mother, Stephen is survived by his children, Trevor, Savannah, and Tatum Helm; his grandchildren, Sayvior, Kehlani, Collin, Mia, and Carter; his sister, Mackenzie (David) Miller; his nieces and nephews, Camden and Zoe; several aunts and uncles.
Services will be 3:00 pm Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation will be from noon until the time of service Sunday at the funeral home.
The family of Stephen requests that everyone wears a mask and colorful or tie-dyed shirt.
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Helm. Share your messages of condolence with the family of Stephen Garret Helm and sign his virtual guestbook by going to www.haleymcginnis.com
Services
Visitation: August 29, 2021 12:00 pm - August 29, 2021 3:00 pm
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory
519 Locust St.
Owensboro, KY 42301
https://www.haleymcginnis.com
Service: August 29, 2021 3:00 pm
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory
519 Locust St.
Owensboro, KY 42301
https://www.haleymcginnis.com
My deepest sympathy to you and your family! May Steve rest in peace!
Stephen you were an absolute blessing from God. Always happy, dancing, and smiling. You will be missed greatly by all. Hugs and prayers to your family in this hard time. Love you brother.
We are so sorry and are praying for all of you. Anything we can do, please let us know. Love you all, Terry and Lori Baughn
RIP Stephen
Deepest condolences 💐
Kathy.I am so very sorry for your loss. May God bless you. You will see him and Jimmy at the pearly gates one day. There are no words that can express what COVID has taken from you and your family. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Love Michaela,Joey, and Ellie Johnson.
Trevor I’m so sorry to hear about your loss! You and your family will be in my prayers!
“Saint Stephen will remain, all he’s lost he shall regain,
Seashore washed by the suds and foam,
Been here so long, he’s got to calling it home.”
I love you, brother. Enjoy the show up there, it’s gonna be great.
Rich and I were saddened to learn of Stephens passing. I remember him well when he was at the Country Club. We worked closely with him when planning our daughters wedding reception and he was a joy to work with and we were so pleased with his execution. Our condolences go out to his children and family. May he Rest In Peace.
Kathy, I am so very sorry for your loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers. Your son has met his Heavenly Father and has been reunited with his dad. May he Rest In Peace. I pray that God will comfort you and help you find peace. Cherish your memories.
Thoughts and Prayers with you and your family 🙏🏻
Dear Family and Friends,
We have known Stephen professionally for many years, being in the Food Service Industry. He has even prepared a meal in our home. He was always pleasant and worked magic on food preparation and presentation.
We are so sorry to hear about his death. RIP Chef,
Sending our sympathy and prayers.
Steve and Peggi Clark
We have known Stephen for many years at OCC……he was always very professional in every way! May your faith and memories comfort your family now & always! Christy and Sonny Hall
Prayers for you, Kathy, family n friends. So sorry to see this in paper today. I remember how so cute he was when I 1st met him as a little child.
My prayers are with your family Stephen. I know we lost touch over the years but I will always have the soccer memories we shared back in High School. R.I.P
Cathy I am so sorry for the loss of your son Stephen. Prayers for you and your family
Love you,
Susan Hein
I was so sorry to hear about this untimely passing. My thoughts are with you all.
My thoughts are with the family…. I’m sure Helm “would want the family to keep on Trucking”…. So sorry
I am so sorry to hear about Stephen leaving us so young. He was
a student of mine at Apollo and remember him with fondness.
Joe Westerfield