Duston R. Hellums

August 16, 1980 - March 14, 2022

Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven Mr. Duston R. Hellums, 41, passed away March 14, 2022, at his home in Southaven, MS. Visitation will be Sunday, March 20, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven (626 Star Landing Rd. East, Southaven, MS 38672). A funeral service will immediately follow at 3:00 p.m., also at Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven. Interment will be at Desoto Memorial Gardens (630 Star Landing Rd. East, Southaven, MS 38672). Bro. Al Canon will officiate. Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Hellums was born August 16, 1980, in Memphis, TN. He worked for most of his life in construction, where he has been a Master Plumber for around 10 years. Two years ago, he achieved his dream job of working for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and he loved every second of it. Duston was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying camping in his free time. He also enjoyed going to different hot rod car shows, watching any of the Marvel or DC Series movies, and coloring. He was known to be the definition of a selfless man. He had a unique selfless trait that allowed him to always put others before himself. He had such a big heart and was an amazing family man. He would truly do anything he could for others in need. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. Mr. Hellums is survived by his wife, Melissa Hellums of Southaven; his son, Dylan Ray Hellums of Southaven; his father, Danny Hellums of Southaven; and his sister, Melissa Hellums of Cordova, TN. Mr. Hellums was preceded in death by his mother, Eva Marie Hellums. Donations and memorials in honor of Mr. Duston R. Hellums may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org/donate). Online condolences may be left on his Tribute Wall at www.colemanfuneralhome.com.