Earl  Himes
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Earl Himes

Earl Himes, 98, of Dayton, PA, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at ACMH Hospital.

Earl was born January 13, 1917 in Wayne Twp., Armstrong Co., PA, to Eincel and Arminta (Engle) Himes.

Earl graduated from Dayton High School in 1935 and was a lifetime resident of Wayne Twp. For many years he and his wife operated a dairy farm, and later went to work managing Stockdale's Meats and Provisions until retiring in 1982. Earl was a member of Dayton Glade Run Presbyterian Church and served as a church elder. Hunting and farming were his favorite hobbies.

His memory will be cherished by his daughters, Lois Barnett and husband, John, of Lower Burrell, Marjorie Hollenbaugh and husband, William, of Dayton, and Brenda McCalmont and husband, Michael, of Johnson City, TN; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and brothers, Robert Himes, of Rochester Mills, Melvin Himes, of Reynoldsville, and Andrew Himes, of Meadville.

Earl was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife, Thora M. (Stuchell) Himes, whom he married July 6, 1938 and who died July 23, 2003; brothers, Merle, Ellis and Roy Himes; and sisters, Ruth Troupe and Ida Beatty.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Margaret Manor for their kindness and care during Earl's two-year stay with them.

Family will receive friends from 2 - 6 PM on Friday, January 30, 2015 at Bauer-Bly Funeral Home, Inc., 125 East Main St., Dayton, PA.

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Dayton Glade Run Presbyterian Church, 2540 Dayton Smicksburg Rd., Dayton, with Sheila Wadding officiating.

Interment will be in Dayton Glade Run Presbyterian Cemetery, Dayton, PA.

Contributions can be made in Earl's honor to the VNA of Butler, 154 Hindman Rd., Butler, PA 16001, or a charity of one's choice.

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