William Frances Helton, 70, of Haleyville, entered into rest on August 19, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Helton was born on January 4, 1947 in Haleyville. Private services will be held at a later date. William is survived by his wife of 48 years, Dorothy Lauderdale Helton; sons, Tracy Ray Helton and his wife Tracy Lynn, William Eugene Helton, Kevin Daniel Helton; grandson, Jordan Chase Helton; brother, Tommy Helton; and special children, Aidan Rhodes, and Anastaia Rhodes. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Pauline Helton.