Obituary of Jesse Helms

Jesse Helms

Jesse Alexander Helms Jr. (born October 18, 1921 in Monroe, North Carolina) was a politician who was best known for serving as a senator from North Carolina from 1973 to 2003 and as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee from 1995 to 2001. Jesse died on July 4, 2008 and his death was because of vascular dementia. He died at age 86.

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Jesse Helms Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Helms, Jesse
Common Name: Jesse Helms
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Monroe, North Carolina, United States
Birth Date: October 18, 1921
Age: 86 (at death)
Occupation: Politician
Active Years: 1973-2003

Political Affiliation: Republican
Net Worth: $10 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Pringles chips
Favorite Color: Navy
Favorite Scent: Versace Eros
Favorite Actor: Jodie Foster

Jesse's Family Tree

Birth Name: Jesse Alexander Helms Jr.
Father: Jesse Alexander Helms Sr.
Mother: Ethel Mae Helms
Spouse/Partner:

Dorothy Jane Coble (married 1942-2008, his death)

Son(s):

Charles Helms

Daughter(s):

Jane Helms
Nancy Helms

Death Notice:

Date: July 04 2008 at age 86
Place: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Cause of Death: Dementia (vascular)
Interment: Buried at Historic Oakwood Cemetery in Raleigh, North Carolina

Category Tags:

Politician American Born on October 18th Born in 1921 Born in North Carolina Died in 2008 Died at age 86 Died from Dementia

Quotable Quotes:

"Jesse Helms was a Republican Representative from North Carolina from 1977 until his assassination in 2011. (V)"

"Jesse Helms will forever be remembered for his unwavering dedication to conservative values and his commitment to public service, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

"Jesse really dedicated his professional life to serving as a conservative politician and senator in North Carolina, and with all that stress he passed away after a long battle with health issues. (V)"

Is Mr. Jesse Helms still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.