Posted on the 'I attended Sidney Lanier High School in Montgomery' Facebook page on April 22, 2022.

Ricky Helms, Class of 1971, has passed away. His sister, Peg Helms Gravely, asked that I share this. RIP, Poet. From Peg: Our brother, Ricky Helms, died this morning in Columbus, Georgia. There won’t be a funeral here. Prayers for peace.