Roy J. Himes Sr.'s Obituary
Roy J. Himes, Sr., age 76, of Mantua Township, passed away peacefully, Wednesday December 18, 2024. Roy was born June 30, 1948 in Rimersburg, PA to the late George and Dorothy Grace (Weaver) Himes.
Roy was a 1966 graduate of Union Joint High School , Rimersburg PA. After high school he moved to Ohio and began his 30 year career with Zircoa, from which he retired in 1999. Roy enjoyed fishing, watching sports and spending time with his family.
Along with his parents, Roy was also preceded in death by his first wife Connie (Courson), a sister Carol McLaughlin (the late Fred), and brothers David Himes (wife Kathy, surviving) of TN, and George Himes (wife Lori, surviving) of PA.
Roy is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Debra (Zofcin) of Mantua Twp., a daughter Vicki Morris of Newton Falls; a son Roy Jr. (Meredith) of Mantua Twp.; grandchildren Zachary Morris and Kennedy & Grace Ludban Himes; and siblings Lanny Himes (Mary Lou) of Rimersburg, PA, and Eleanor Himes of Hawaii.
Family and friends may gather for visitation on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at His Ministry Church, 3051 St. Rt. 82, Aurora, from 1-3 p.m., with a funeral service to immediately follow at 3 p.m. Pastor Jim Atkins officiating.
Burial will be Monday, December 23rd, 2024 at Westlawn Cemetery, Mantua Center at 11 a.m. (Please meet at the Cemetery).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mantua Shalersville Firefighter Association, 10303 St. Rt. 44, Mantua, Ohio 44255.
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