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Melvin Himes Obituary
He was born Oct. 10, 1923, in Dayton, Pa., a son of the late Arminta M. (Engle) and Eincle E. Himes.
On Oct. 24, 1947, he married V. Maxene (Rhodes) Himes, who survives.
He served in the U.S. Army as a pilot during World War II.
Melvin was a member of the Zion Presbyterian Church.
He was the plant manager for Lombard, which later became ACME Machine and Welding, and retired from working there after 43 years.
He was a very bright and well-informed man with a remarkable sense of humor. He enjoyed carpentry, mechanic work, hunting ring necks with his bird dog, fishing, traveling and his animals. He also served as secretary on the school board.
In addition to his wife, surviving relatives include three children, daughter Kathy H. Null and husband Eric of Staunton, Virginia, daughter Dineen D. Chappell and husband Raymond of Knox Dale and son Gerald R. Himes and wife Colleen Shannon of Grampian; three grandchildren, D. Todd Rizzo, Chad A. Rizzo and Renee T. Fletcher and husband Jason; two brothers, Andrew G. Himes and wife Mary Ann and Robert D. Himes and wife Grace; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six siblings, Ida Beatty, Ruth Troupe, Earl Himes, Roy Himes, Merle Himes and Ellis Himes.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, at the Deeley Funeral Home, Punxsutawney.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Steven Hendrickson officiating.
Interment will be in Zion Presbyterian Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Punxsutawney Area Cancer Care Fund, Office of Public Relations, 81 Hillcrest Dr., Punxsutawney, PA 15767.
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December 6, 2015
It was a pleasure to have known Gene. Keeping the family in thoughts and prayers along with my deepest sympathy....Gary Conrad
December 3, 2015
The MacPherson family give our sincere sympathy to the White Family. He was a wonderful man and will truly be missed.
BRENDA ROGERS
December 3, 2015
Our sincere sympathies to you and your family during this time of grief. Brenda and Ron Rogers
December 3, 2015
My sincere sympathy to the entire
White family.
Karen(Gaston)Ryen
December 3, 2015
Our sincere sympathy goes out to you and all of your family at this difficult time. We pray for peace and comfort to sustain you and send our love and prayers..Deb and Butch Rowe
Jeff Lundy
December 3, 2015
My sincere condolences to the Gene's family. Besides being such a gentleman, Gene was intellectually one of the most fascinating persons one could ever have the pleasure to spend time with. I had pleasure many times and treasure them. The Punxsutawney Community will not be the same.
Ron and Geri Muth
December 3, 2015
To the entire White family, we send the most sincere thoughts and prayers at your time of loss.It is with heavy hearts we read of your Dad's passing this morning. No one can ever replace a father, but you have wonderful memories to remember and share. May God bring comfort and peace to all of you.
Patricia Cochran
December 2, 2015
Hi Maxene
Sorry for your lost. Friends through Child Evangelism.
Arthur & Barbara Toven
November 30, 2015
May God bless and comfort you and your family on the loss of your loved one.. We used to attend the Zion Church with you...You have our deepest sympathy !!
Audrey Mahle
November 30, 2015
Mel was always friendly and had a smile on his face. He will me missed.
Jim Means
November 30, 2015
Mel was the best man I ever worked for. I worked for him at Acme Machine until,be retired.
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