Raiford D. Helton, age 82 of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on April 13, 2020.  He was born August 24, 1937 in Carroll County, Georgia, the son of the late Aubrey Lee Helton and the late Ethel Kidd Helton. 

He was retired from General Motors with twenty-two years of service and was a Cattle Farmer for many years.  He was a faithful member of Providence Baptist Church. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Rickey Crews and a grandson, Devin Crews.  Survivors include his children:  Ronnie J. Crews, Jeff & Deborah Helton, and Randy & Kimberly Helton; brother, Nelson Helton; and grandchildren:  Kayla Morehead, Kyle Crews, Kaitlyn Helton Stoddard, Taylor Crews, Ryan Helton, and Ross Helton. 

Private graveside services will be conducted Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Scott Gray officiating.  In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be made to your favorite charity in Mr. Helton’s memory. 

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com.  Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel has charge of the arrangements.