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Phil Helms

Discussion in 'The Taxidermy Industry' started by Ken Edwards, Aug 14, 2022.

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  1. Aug 14, 2022 #1
    Ken Edwards

    Ken Edwards Taxidermy.Net Administrator Staff Member

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    Phil Helms of China Grove, North Carolina passed away on August 14, 2022 after a long illness. A former Smithsonian taxidermist, Phil was well-known in the taxidermy industry from his frequent attendance at state, regional and national conventions as a technical representative for McKenzie Supply.
     
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  3. Aug 14, 2022 #2
    joeym

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    So sad to hear this. He was a really great guy. I’ve visited with him numerous times at conventions over the years. Condolences to his family
     

  5. Aug 14, 2022 #3
    13 point

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    Talked with him many many times , Great Man , wealth of knowledge , he will surely be missed , the taxidermy community has lost a great man . RIP Phil
     
  6. Aug 14, 2022 #4
    Crittrstuffr

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    Great guy will be missed. Prayers to his family from mine
     
  7. Aug 14, 2022 #5
    Clew

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    Super guy
    And a great striper fisherman
    RIP brother
     
  8. Aug 14, 2022 #6
    George

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    A great guy who was always there to help anyone. My condolences to his family and to his McKenzie family at his loss. The industry has lost a true friend.
     
  9. Aug 14, 2022 #7
    Manny81

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    Taxidermy has lost a great man and inspiration. God bless his soul.
     
  10. Aug 15, 2022 #8
    tazzymoto

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    Sorry to hear , condolences to his family
     
  11. Aug 15, 2022 #9
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  12. Aug 15, 2022 #10
    RElkinsTaxidermy

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    Phil was the first teacher I had when I got serious about taxidermy. He was a great teacher, mentor and friend. Very sorry to hear of his passing. Godspeed, my friend.
     
  13. Aug 15, 2022 #11
    grumpa

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    Only met Phil once, but the hour I spent with him was a pleasure.
    RIP Phil. Condolences to those he left behind.
     
  14. Aug 18, 2022 #12
    John C

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    Rest in Peace. He will be missed.
     
  15. Aug 18, 2022 #13
    dmac1175

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    I am sorry to hear this. Kind of took me by surprise. I didn't know he had been Ill. I enjoyed talking about gator hunting when I met him a a taxidermy convention a few years ago.
     
  16. Aug 19, 2022 #14
    Jerry Huffaker

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    RIP Phil, condolences to the family. He was a good man

    Another Taxidermist lost to cancer you can't help but wonder about all this junk we soak into our bodies every day in the shop
     
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  17. Aug 19, 2022 #15
    Museum Man

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    He was very talented. A great loss to the industry
     
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    A good man, a talented man, a man who could befriend anyone with his personality and demeanor.
    How does it go , only the good die young.
    RIP Phil I always saw a smile on your face
    We were born the same year I always remembered that.
     
  19. Aug 21, 2022 #17
    TRAPPERDAVE

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    rest in peace ...... Phil helped me as a beginner over the phone many times with home tanning and other questions etc , It was how I got started from his notes. I still have them and refer back to them as well.
     
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  20. Aug 22, 2022 #18
    Penczak

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    You got that right. I breathed a ton of asbestos.
    Plus our sedentary lifestyle required to do the work /art.
    You guys remember to walk each day 45 minutes a day. Won't help with cancer. But it'll be good to help ward off other things.
     
  21. Aug 24, 2022 #19
    silverwings

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    He WAS a true gentleman! God rest his soul!
     
  22. Aug 24, 2022 #20
    Rick Carter

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    What a wonderful person! I’m so thankful I knew Phil. He was an inspiration and a great example of how to treat others. No finer person exists. He will be greatly missed.
     
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