Minor L. Helm, Jr., 83, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021.
Service Information: Visitation will be held Friday, May 21, 2021 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Lake Shore Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday May 22, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Lake Shore Funeral Home.
Minor L. Helm, Jr. was born November 27, 1937 in Denton, to Minor and Katherine Helm.
He attended Sunset High School where he was active in debate, ROTC and Spanish. For his higher education he attended the University of Texas at Austin, graduating with honors and was a Longhorn fan for life. He enrolled in UT Law School and was admitted to the bar in 1961. Minor was also admitted to practice before the U. S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals as well as Northern, Eastern and Western districts of Texas. He was board certified, Labor and Employment Law, Lecturer/Law Professor at Baylor University School of Law from 1965-82. He also authored “Establishment and Priority of Liens for Development and Improvement of Real Estate”. Minor was especially proud to achieve the highest possible peer review rating in legal ability and ethical standards for 40 years. He was a partner in the oldest continuing law firm in Texas until he had to close. He was then honored to be asked to join Pakis, Giotes, Page & Burleson Law Firm from which he retired. He practiced law in Waco for 53 years, he was a friend to all and a very humble man.
Minor was a longtime member of Richfield Christian Church. He gave his time and talent to serve on numerous boards.
He enjoyed life, loved talking to people and laughing. Minor was deeply loved and will be sorely missed by his family, friends and many relatives.
Minor was preceded in death by infant daughter, Deborah Jean; wife, Jean; parents; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth; and brother-in-law, Jamie Preddy.
He is survived by wife, Vivian; daughter, Sandra Waelder and husband, Martin; son, Charles M. Helm; sister, Kay Preddy; granddaughters, Lauren Waelder and husband, Ludwig Barragan, Mary Waelder, Emily Hall and husband, Carter, Miranda Helm and Mercedes Helm; and sister-in-law, Karen Erck.
The family would like to thank Baylor Scott & White Hospice and staff, especially Amber and Jose.
The family would also like to thank special neighbors Vicki and Lou Jiardina, who for months have given unselfishly of themselves to cross the street to pick up Minor at all hours and have been by Vivian’s side so he could be cared for in his home.
Memorials may be given in memory of Minor to the Humane Society of Central Texas (Waco), Richfield Christian Church, Shriners Children’s Hospital or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Thoughts and memories may be shared at www.LakeShoreFH.com
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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I’m so sorry to learn of this. Vivian and I knew each other at Lakewood, even before Minor and she married. He was a good man. Sending prayers of comfort to all the family. Rest In Peace.
Vivian, I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and the Minor Family in my prayers.
As his sister for 80 years I cannot say goodbye. I will always feel that he is near and I can
talk to him and remember all the fun times we had growing up. He was much smarter than me but I never told him. Rest In Peace. No more illness. Thanks for teaching me to read before I started school.
Sorry to learn of Minor’s death. Minor and I were in the same class at Sunset High School. We were debate partners for several tournaments. I have great memories of Minor from our high school days.
Tom Newsom
Waco has lost a wonderful and gifted gentleman who also happened to be an incredible attorney. I meet Minor some sixty plus years ago. We shared many early experiences in the Waco Jaycees and being members on several bowling teams. Neither of us were very good bowlers, but we sure had fun.
I was proudly represented by Minor on a host different legal matters. This included being my defense attorney regarding a barking dog issue; in which we (Minor) prevailed. He served me well regarding a very complicated estate issue and from that moved on to being the lead attorney in a convoluted business buy -out / consolidation. From that exercise a bank CEO was so impressed with Minor’s performance that he asked Minor to represent his bank on several unrelated issues. Last and certainly not least Minor was very instrumental in representing me in my retirement and exodus from my vested interest in the company for which I had a part-owner stake . Rest in peace my confident, counselor and above all an unwavering friend! Bob
Vivian, Monty and I are so sorry for your loss. When I started coming to Waco a few times a year with Monty to visit Lou some 20 years ago I met Minor and he quickly became my favorite friend of Lou’s. I loved hearing all about the great vacations that you two would go on. Minor did and will always have a very special place in my heart, he was such a sweet man. Hopefully he and Lou have found each other in heaven and are catching up where they left off. Our condolence to you and Minor’s family. Monty and Cindie Lewis
Vivian, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you and give you peace!
So sorry for your loss. Worked with Minor for many years and always thought so much of him. He was a kind man and that little snicker of his will be missed. Hate that I will be out of town and won’t be able to pay my respects as I thought so much of him. Prayers for you all.
Vivian, I just learned of Minor’s passing. My heartfelt sympathy for you and the family. Prayers for you during this difficult time.