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Obituary

John Desmond Helm, Jr., passed away unexpectedly on December 1, 2021, at the age of 66.

John is survived by his sister, Cathryn Celeste Helm (John Dickman), and his cousins, Paul Helm (Rosalie), Judy Henry, Shelley Lallande (Paul), Marcy Warnick (Jim), Jenna Christy (Peter Bookman), and Paige Christy. He is predeceased by his parents, John and Dorothy Helm.

John was born on June 12, 1955, in Washington, D.C. He graduated from Emerson High School, Washington, …

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A virtual memorial service will be held in the near future. Information will be provided once the date is confirmed. Johnny's ashes will be scattered privately at a later time.

Memories & condolences

I can scarcely believe this guy has been gone for 2 years already.  And scarcely a day goes by that I don't miss him.  …
I can scarcely believe this guy has been gone for 2 years already.  And scarcely a day goes by that…
I can scarcely believe this guy has been gone for 2 years alread…
Thinking of John today, and the times we shared long ago (in a middle-school band previously noted).  Our world was a b…
Thinking of John today, and the times we shared long ago (in a middle-school band previously noted)…
Thinking of John today, and the times we shared long ago (in a m…

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What were John's favorite vacation spots?
His own backyard nature preserve.
His own backyard nature preserve.
His own backyard nature preserve.
What were John's favorite artists or styles of art?
Surrealism, esp. Dada.
Surrealism, esp. Dada.
Surrealism, esp. Dada.
What were John's favorite songs or musical artists?
The Who, The Doors, The Pretenders, Buddy Rich, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Emerson …
The Who, The Doors, The Pretenders, Buddy Rich, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Emerson Lake & Pal…
The Who, The Doors, The Pretenders, Buddy Rich, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Emerson Lake & Palmer...
What were John's favorite tv shows?
Too silly. Not playing any more.
Too silly. Not playing any more.
Too silly. Not playing any more.

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June 12th, 1955
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Passed away

December 1st, 2021
Bowie, Maryland

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John "Johnny" Helm, Jr.