Lyndell Jackson Hellums

“O’ Sacred One” We cannot be altered, broken, nor separated.

I will love you forever and ever, and ever, and then some.

—­From Honey

Gratitude

Memorial Tribute For

The Hellums, Dockery & Johnson family would like to say, “Thank You!” We thank you all for the calls, voice messages, texts, flowers, visits, kisses, hugs, and virtual love you have given us throughout the years (and especially during our time of bereavement).

We’d also love to give special acknowledgement to Crossroads – specifically Nurse Schwanna Johnson, CNA Ella Sanders, CNA Diannichia “KeKe” Wolfe, Social Worker Julie Beaty, and a special THANK YOU to Mr. Big John, for taking Lyndell & Honey back and forth to Lyndell’s appointments throughout this time.

Reception

An intimate reception will take place in the Christen L. Harrison Chapel. Please be mindful of social distancing rules during our time together. After the reception, please exit to your vehicles, homes, and usual daily routines; there will be no additional activities. We love you.

Go in Peace and have Safe Travels!

Acknowledgements

These and other services have been provided by Tennessee Cremations, Kym Netters Murphy of DreamStar Designs, Harrison’s Memorial Chapel, and Crystal Johnson of HarborTown Day Spa & Wellness Center.

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Memorial Programs by

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Hellums

Lyndell Jackson

Sunrise • May 10, 1960

~ Sunset • May 25, 2021

Sunday • May 30, 2021 Twelve O’Clock Noon

Harrison’s Memorial Chapel 3320 Millbranch Road • Memphis, TN 38116

Lyndell ’s Life

Reflections of

Lyndell Jackson Hellums was born May 10, 1960 in Batesville, Arkansas to the late Thomas Jackson Hellums and Jeffie Lee Hellums.

Lyndell completed high school and entered the U.S. Navy in 1983, where he served 21 years and retired with honors as a PO2/E5 from active duty through Navy Reserve. Lyndell transitioned from this earthly place into a newly remodeled location, full of exciting things for him to create, build, and explore.

Anyone who knew Lyndell knew he was a “tinkerer.” He loved to work with his hands, build things. He would even build his own tools for doing work and fixing things by altering one or more tools and objects to meet a need or serve a purpose. Everyone would be amazed at his brilliant creations, to which he’d always reply by saying, “I just made a minor modification.”

Lyndell has worked as a Diesel Mechanic Engineer since retiring from the U.S. Navy. His work ethics, faithfulness, loyalty, discipline, and love had, has, was, and will FOREVER be displayed through each person, space, and place he touched throughout his lifetime and through his work with the City of West Memphis and Tri-State Trucking.

Lyndell leaves behind his beautiful wife, Honey, and his loving family from all over the world with great memories and memorable stories to cherish.

Order of Celebration Soft Music Scripture (Old Testament) Eunice E.S. Johnson

Solo

Tommie Johnson

Expressions

Beloved Family and Friends (3 minutes, please)

Reflections of Lyndell’s Life (Read Silently) Soft Music Prayer and Words of Encouragement Teri Dockery

Acknowledgements Closing Reception

“This Is My Wish for You”

Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life.”

—Ralph Waldo Emerson