Joe Helt was born April 30, 1924, in Antlers to James Albert and Sarah (Langley) Helt and passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at home surrounded by his family, at the age of 97 years, 5 months and 13 days.

Joe was raised and attended school in Antlers.  Joe married Edith Fowler April 17, 1947, in Paris, Texas and made their home in California. They moved back to Antlers where he worked with his family and later moved to Wichita working for Boeing Aircraft for 10 years.  They moved to Weatherford in 1964 where he worked in construction and in 1968 Joe started his job at 3-M for 27 years.  He ran and operated Joe's Sani-Steam for 30 years.  Joe enjoyed hunting, fishing, garage sales, playing dominoes and spending time with family and friends.  Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church.

Joe is survived by four sons, Tommie Helt and wife, Janice of Hydro, Floyd Helt and wife, Elaine of Eakly, Glenn Helt and wife, Patty of Weatherford, and Richard Helt and wife, Leigha of Weatherford; one daughter, Flora Boland and husband, Jerry of Weatherford; seven grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; four brothers, John, Frank, Floyd and Lee; four sisters, Rose, Flora, Lora and Mary; one son, J.E. Helt; and five grandchildren.