Himes, Herbert Jacob

LAMAR – Herbert Jacob Himes, 79, passed away Monday, February 14, 2011 at Hospice of Union County, Monroe, North Carolina. Mr. Himes was born in Brockport , Pennsylvania son of the late Jacob Silas and Laura Mae Yale Himes. He served his country with the United States Army, was a retired automobile technician and member of the American Legion. Mr. Himes enjoyed his family, the mountains and was an avid NASCAR fan. He was of the Methodist faith. Surviving are his wife, Janice Shoffstahl Himes of Indian Trail, NC; children: Sherry Himes(F.C.)Humphries of Lamar, Michael Joseph (Francesca) Himes, also of Lamar, Melissa Himes(Kenneth) Hughes of Smithfield, NC, Susan Gail Himes of Stanfield, NC; grandchildren: Chuck Johnson, Douglas (Lori)Johnson, Jeffrey Fogle, Krystina Himes, and Jacob Hughes; step-grandson, Gary (Kerry) Humphries; nine great-grandchildren; brother, Harry Himes, sisters: Norma Himes Bower and Elberta Himes George; also, many nieces, nephews and his beloved dog, CoCo. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Belk Funeral Home with burial in Lamar Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.