Samuel G. Helm was born on April 13, 1955 in East St. Louis, Illinois.  Samuel was preceded in death by both parents, grandparents, one sister, Regina Helm, and two brothers Louis Helm and Layfette Smoot.

Samuel received his formal education in East St. Louis School District 189.  Samuel went to California at an early age.  He worked in construction and did odd jobs on the side.  As his health started declining, Samuel returned to his hometown, East St. Louis on April 2, 2018.

Samuel received Christ while in California and was a faithful worker for the Lord.

Samuel transitioned on May 2, 2018 to his new home with the Lord.  He leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Dorian Johnson of Cahokia, IL and Samuel Helm, Sr. of CA;  three daughters, Sammor Helm of St. Paul, MN, Leslie Helm of St. Louis, MO and Qulee Helm of CA;  nine grandchildren;  one great-grandchild;  four sisters, Donna (Donie) Williams of St. Louis, MO, Deborah Helm of Evansville, IN, Louise (Ellis) Lampkin of Evansville, IN and Chiquita Garner of East St. Louis, IL;  three brothers, Derick Dixson of CA, Lowell Helm of Evansville, IN and Larry Helm of Evansville, IN;  three devoted aunts, Naomil Kennel, Gwendolyn McGee and Patricia Middleton, all of East St. Louis, IL;  four uncles, Henry Tee Harper and Charles Harper, both of East St. Louis, IL, Kenneth McGee of St. Louis, MO and Albert McGee of Indianapolis, IN;  numerous other relatives and friends.