Isiah Joseph Helms

Isiah Joseph Helms, 22, of Youngstown transitioned his life on Sunday, January 30, 2022. 

Mr. Helms, also known as “Zai” , was born September 1, 1999 in Youngstown, a son of Rosalyn Helms and Lance McDowell Sr.  He was 2019 graduate of Urban Scholars & participated in JROTC throughout many years of high school. Since a young child he was a member of We Walk By Faith Baptist Church. A loving bright young man, he enjoyed building things, spending time with his nieces and nephews & making TikTok’s in his spare time.

He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Rosalyn Helms, who he loved dearly; his father, Lance McDowell Sr., both of Youngstown; five sisters, Ashley K Helms, Taylor L Helms, Courtney I Carter, Dana J Hewlett & Danielle Robinson all of Youngstown; three brothers, Kaleen C Helms, Lamont L McDowell and Lance E McDowell Jr, all of Youngstown; and a host of siblings, nieces, nephews & friends.  He also leaves behind a best friend Trinity R. Edwards. 

He was proceeded in his death by his brother, Jamie M Crum; his grandmother, Norma J Ford; his grandfather, William McDowell Sr; his aunt, Kimberly A Helms; his uncle, Richard D Helms; and his great grandmother, Louise E Parkman.

Visitation will be Monday, February 21, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at True Vine Ministry, 150 Ninth Street, Campbell, OH. 44405.  Funeral Services will follow at 12:00 noon.

Due to the pandemic, all guests are asked to wear masks and observe social distancing.

Services of Love and Dignity entrusted to the L. E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.

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