Funeral services for Monroe Helton Jr., 52, of Livingston, will be held Wednesday, July 12 at Hall Funeral Home with visitation on Tuesday, July 11 at 5 p.m.. Burial will follow the funeral services at Oakley Cemetery. Mr. Helton passed from this life on Friday, July 7, 2017. Monroe Helton was born on November, 17, 1964 in Miamisburg, Ohio to Faye Helton and the late Monroe Helton Sr. He and his family moved to Livingston in the 1980s and Monroe graduated from Livingston Academy. He was a loving and devoted husband to Beverly Helton for 31 years. Monroe was currently working as an independent truck driver and had enjoyed many years as a devoted husband, father, stepfather, and grandfather. Monroe is survived by his wife, Beverly (Bowman) Helton, of Livingston; one daughter, Megan Calder, of Livingston; two stepsons, Travis Sells, of Livingston, and Toby Sells, of Memphis. He was called Papa by his five grandchildren, Aden and Addisyn Calder, Robbie Sells, and George and Key Sells. He is also survived by a son in law, James Calder, of Livingston; a daughter in law, Ansley Murphy, of Memphis; his mother, Faye Helton, of Monroe; a brother, Richard Stidam, of Monroe; three sisters, Christine Wilson, of Livingston, Donna Smith, of Livingston, and Mary Beeson of Raleigh, North Carolina; and 12 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Monroe Helton Sr., of Monroe. When Monroe was not making his living by criss-crossing the roads of the nation, he loved playing with his grandchildren, teasing his family and friends, and fishing in his beloved Dale Hollow Lake. Monroe was friendly to all and loved with a big heart. He showed that love with humor, bickering, and teasing (and he showed loved often). Monroe was uncomplicated and straightforward. So to were the things he loved the most, his family, his friends, and the outdoors. He felt particularly confident and at peace with friends and family as he navigated his boat through the channels, coves, and hollers of Dale Hollow. He saw more than the potential for largemouth in those smooth, glassy waters. He grew up in a large, boisterous family. In turn, Monroe's personality was large and boisterous. His laughter filled rooms. His jokes (of which there were many) were quick and largely unfiltered. All of it was Monroe's way to make those around him feel comfortable, that they were not alone, and that he loved them. He loved fiercely, sincerely, and deeply. That loud, brusque facade faded immediately when he held a child. His heart was never more tender than when he was in the presence of his wife. His children never doubted that they were supported, loved, and understood. His grandchildren knew they always had a soft lap, a dry shoulder, and a constant source of laughter. To his friends, Monroe was a sounding board, an available companion, and an ever-ready source of help wherever and whenever it was needed. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Brother Keith Emrich, his longtime friend, will officiate the service. _____ OBITUARY: Funeral services for Monroe Helton Jr., 52, of Livingston, will be held Wednesday, July 12th at 10 a.m. from the chapel of Hall Funeral Home with visitation on Tuesday, July 11 at 5 p.m.. Burial will follow the funeral services at Oakley Cemetery. Mr. Helton passed from this life on Friday, July 7, 2017. Monroe Helton was born on November, 17, 1964 in Miamisburg, Ohio to Faye Helton and the late Monroe Helton Sr. He and his family moved to Livingston in the 1980s and Monroe graduated from Livingston Academy. He was a loving and devoted husband to Beverly (Bowman) Helton for 31 years. Monroe was currently working as an independent truck driver and had enjoyed many years as a devoted husband, father, stepfather, and grandfather. Monroe is survived by his wife, Beverly Helton, of Livingston; one daughter, Megan Calder, of Livingston; two stepsons, Travis Sells, of Livingston, and Toby Sells, of Memphis. He was called Papa by his five grandchildren, Aden and Addisyn Calder, Robbie Sells, and George and Key Sells. He is also survived by a son in law, James Calder, of Livingston; a daughter in law, Ansley Murphy, of Memphis; his mother, Faye Helton, of Monroe; a brother, Richard Stidham, of Monroe; three sisters, Christine Wilson, of Livingston, Donna Smith, of Livingston, and Mary Beeson of Raleigh, North Carolina; and 12 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Monroe Helton Sr., of Monroe. When Monroe was not making his living by criss-crossing the roads of the nation, he loved playing with his grandchildren, teasing his family and friends, and fishing in his beloved Dale Hollow Lake.