Donald Hugh Helton, age 88, of Maryville passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Ina and Albert Layman Helton Sr.; sisters, Lucille Goforth and Nova Dills Hanson; brothers, Albert Jr., David and Wendell Helton.  He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy Helton; brother, Sam Helton; daughters, Betty (Viney) Gurley, Kathy (Carroll) Cates, and Lora (Michael) Crowe; grandchildren, Donnie Gurley, Joshua Cates, Julie Tyler, Gavin Kirby, and Alli Grace Gilstrap; 8 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the funeral home.  Graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.  Arrangements are with Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.