He was born in Puzzletown, the youngest of 14 children to the late Henry and Myrtle (Kunsman) Himes.
He married the former Miriam L. Burket on April 25, 1953, in St. John's Catholic Church, Lakemont.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 58 years; daughters: Cathy of Martinsburg, Anita and companion, Bob Donley, of Lakemont, Evelyn Tessie and Heather Keefer and husband, Shawn, all of Duncansville; sons: Larry and wife, Sheila, of Puzzletown, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Retired USMC Randy and wife, Jennifer, of Everett, and Michael Paul Himes, who was raised in the family home, and his wife, Diana of Charlotte, N.C.; 30 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and sisters: Myrtle M. Harker of Hollidaysburg, Bernadette Aurandt of Sharon and Patricia McIntosh.
He was preceded in death by two sons: Allan P. Jr. and Gary W.
He had 30 years of service with Chemical Lehman Tank Lines as union steward and was proprietor of Allan P. Himes Bulldozing and Excavating.
He was a life member of North American Hunt Club; a full member of Hog Harley Owners Group; a 16 year member of American Motor Cycle Association; a 10-year member of ABATE of Blair County, a member of Portage Lodge 220 F & AM, Duncansville VFW, Sons of the American Legion, Allegheny Club in Hollidaysburg and Catholic War Vets.
He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Newry.
He enjoyed his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, playing pinochle, was an avid hunter, loved riding his cycles, and loved his beloved pets, Spunky, Queenie, Sprinkles and Buster.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Sorge Funeral Home, Hollidaysburg (www.sorgefuneralhome.com) where a vigil service and a 6 p.m masonic service will be held. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Newry, by Monsignor Anthony B. Little. Committal will be made at New St. Mary Cemetery.
Memorial may be given to the St. Patrick's Church Building Fund or School Fund, Newry.
Altoona Mirror
He was born in Puzzletown, the youngest of 14 children to the late Henry and Myrtle (Kunsman) Himes.
He married the former Miriam L. Burket on April 25, 1953, in St. John's Catholic Church, Lakemont.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 58 years; daughters: Cathy of Martinsburg, Anita and companion, Bob Donley, of Lakemont, Evelyn Tessie and Heather Keefer and husband, Shawn, all of Duncansville; sons: Larry and wife, Sheila, of Puzzletown, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Retired USMC Randy and wife, Jennifer, of Everett, and Michael Paul Himes, who was raised in the family home, and his wife, Diana of Charlotte, N.C.; 30 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and sisters: Myrtle M. Harker of Hollidaysburg, Bernadette Aurandt of Sharon and Patricia McIntosh.
He was preceded in death by two sons: Allan P. Jr. and Gary W.
He had 30 years of service with Chemical Lehman Tank Lines as union steward and was proprietor of Allan P. Himes Bulldozing and Excavating.
He was a life member of North American Hunt Club; a full member of Hog Harley Owners Group; a 16 year member of American Motor Cycle Association; a 10-year member of ABATE of Blair County, a member of Portage Lodge 220 F & AM, Duncansville VFW, Sons of the American Legion, Allegheny Club in Hollidaysburg and Catholic War Vets.
He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Newry.
He enjoyed his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, playing pinochle, was an avid hunter, loved riding his cycles, and loved his beloved pets, Spunky, Queenie, Sprinkles and Buster.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Sorge Funeral Home, Hollidaysburg (www.sorgefuneralhome.com) where a vigil service and a 6 p.m masonic service will be held. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Newry, by Monsignor Anthony B. Little. Committal will be made at New St. Mary Cemetery.
Memorial may be given to the St. Patrick's Church Building Fund or School Fund, Newry.
Altoona Mirror
Family Members
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Howard F Himes
1908–2001
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Jessie J Himes Altmanshofer
1910–1983
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Evelyn L. Himes
1912–1916
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Elsie K. Himes Eger
1915–1972
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Olive Marie Himes Harker
1917–1989
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Myrtle M. Himes Harker
1919–2015
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Elwood Matthew Himes
1921–1923
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Phyllis J. Himes McCoy
1923–2007
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Kathleen Agatha Himes Hughes
1925–2003
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Patricia M. Himes McIntosh
1928–2019
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Bernadette Agnes Himes Aurandt
1930–2012
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Colleen Himes Howard
1932–1976
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Arthur J. Himes Sr
1933–1979
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