Isiah J. Helms 1999-2022

Mr. Helms, also known as “Zai,” was born Sept. 1, 1999, in Youngstown, a son of Rosalyn Helms and Lance McDowell Sr. He was 2019 graduate of Urban Scholars and 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, and making TikTok videos in his spare time.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Rosalyn Helms, whom 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 and 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 and friends. He also leaves behind a best friend, Trinity R. Edwards.

He was preceded 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 from 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, at True Vine Ministry, 150 Ninth St., Campbell, OH 44405. Funeral services will follow at 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 and Holden Funeral Home.

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