James Lee Himes, 72, of Michigan City, Ind., passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Franciscan St. Anthony Hospital in Michigan City, Ind. He was born June 3, 1949, in Clarksburg, a son of the late Austin Brown Himes Jr., and the late Wilma Lea (Pierce) Himes.
Jim retired after 39 years at Midwest Steel. He was an Eagle Scout with Troop 50 at Spruce Street United Methodist Church and belonged to the Order of the Arrow. In his free time, he was an avid fisherman.
He is survived by his lifelong partner, Sandy Meyer, of Michigan City, Ind.; twin sister, Shelia Harris and her husband Larry, of Morgantown; brother, Donald Himes and his wife Julie, of Morgantown; nephews and niece, Shawn Harris, Jeff Himes and his spouse Erica and Melissa Himes and her spouse, Randi Smith; and great-nephew and great-niece, Brayden Harris and Evie Mae Himes. He is also survived by his grandson and best friend, Robb Rice, his wife Carissa and their children, Noah and Sophia; special family, Gene and Penny DeMien; along with several cousins and his furry friend, Madden.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 122 S. High St., Morgantown, WV 26505.
Friends and family will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St., Morgantown, from 3-7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 6, and again from 9 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 7, until the time of the funeral service at 10 a.m. with Pastor Daniel Strosnider officiating. A graveside committal service will take place at Greenlawn Masonic Cemetery in Clarksburg, at 12:30 p.m., Saturday.
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