Conley Fay Helms 83, of Hickory died Monday, October 19th, 2015 at Brian Center Viewmont. Born August 17th, 1932, he was the son of the late Grady Helms and Tolly Edison. A son of the home Tony Helms of Hickory; a granddaughter Brandy Biederman of Hildebran; five sisters Prue Gailes of Lincolnton, Lois Beal of Sanford, Barbara Aashess of Locust, Shirley Finney of Hickory, Elsie Herman of Hickory;a brother Ervin Helms of Charlotte; three grand sons Dawson, Noah and Matthew Helms of Conover; and two great grand grandchildren Allison and Mason Biederman of Hildebran survive him. In addition to his parents two sisters Lucille Lail and Dorthey Herman; his brother Edward Helms and his daughter Lesta Helms preceded him in death. The family have private memorial service Wednesday, October 21st, 2015. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Helms family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.