Ernest L. "Ernie" Himes

Ernest L. "Ernie" Himes, 91, of 8054 Rt. 59, Lewis Run, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019, at The Pavilion @ BRMC.

Born February 13, 1928 in Brockway, he was a son of the late Roy and Neta (Miller) Himes.

On November 11, 1951 in Brockway, he married Vivian F. (Costen) Himes who survives.

He was a 1946 graduate of Brockway High School. On June 19, 1946 he enlisted in the United States Army. He was honorably discharged on November 10, 1947.

Ernie worked for Bell Telephone Company in Punxsutawney for 16 years and retired from Verizon as a Supervisor after 34 years in Bradford.

He was an avid hunter, and fisherman, enjoying may trips to Canada, He and his wife enjoyed camping and traveling all over North America.

Mr. Himes is survived by his wife Vivian, of 67 years, as well as three sons, Richard L. (Diane) Himes, of Dubois, Thomas E. (Janice) Himes, and Dennis D. (Ronda) Himes all of Lewis Run, five grandchildren, Eric Himes, Brian Himes, Matthew Himes, Rebecca Himes, and Jamie Troese, three great grandchildren, Alana, Layla, and Emberly, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Bernadine Himes, and two brothers, Daryl and Dennis Himes.

Friends will be received on Wednesday September 11, 2019, from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. East Main St., and again on Thursday from 10:00am to 11:00am at the Lafayette Evangelical Christian Church, at 11:00am funeral services will be held with Rev. Robert Baldwin, Pastor officiating. Committal services and Military Honors by members of the Honor Guard of the American Legion Post 108 will follow in McKean Memorial Park.

Memorials contributions if desired, may be made to the Lafayette Evangelical Christian Church.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

I am so sorry to hear of Ernies passing, my condolences to his family...they were neighbors years ago...and i was so sorry to hear of his passing!
— Barbara Mitchell

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Himes Family. Great hunter and fisherman. I sure will miss him. "Ernie, there a hatch coming off one of those streams in Heaven. Go get ''em."
— Michael Gates

We are very sorry for your loss. May each tear that falls be a reminder that you and your loved one meant so much to each other, and that no loss or sorrow can ever take that away. Find peace & comfort in the memories.
— Jack & Donna Phillips

We are so so sorry to hear about Uncle Ernie''s passing. We hope knowing he''s in heaven with Papa and Grandma (Denny and Judy), as well as the rest of the family, gives you peace of mind. We love you all.
— Rebecca and Blaine Fletcher

Dear Dick and family, Thinking of you in your loss. I worked with you at Brockway Research Center and Judy Whelpley Himes was my cousin. May God give you comfort now and in the coming days. God bless, Annie Colgan Waters
— Annie Colgan Waters

Condolences

  • I am so sorry to hear of Ernies passing, my condolences to his family...they were neighbors years ago...and i was so sorry to hear of his passing!

    — Barbara Mitchell
  • My thoughts and prayers go out to the Himes Family. Great hunter and fisherman. I sure will miss him. "Ernie, there a hatch coming off one of those streams in Heaven. Go get ''em."

    — Michael Gates
  • We are very sorry for your loss. May each tear that falls be a reminder that you and your loved one meant so much to each other, and that no loss or sorrow can ever take that away. Find peace & comfort in the memories.

    — Jack & Donna Phillips
  • We are so so sorry to hear about Uncle Ernie''s passing. We hope knowing he''s in heaven with Papa and Grandma (Denny and Judy), as well as the rest of the family, gives you peace of mind. We love you all.

    — Rebecca and Blaine Fletcher
  • Dear Dick and family, Thinking of you in your loss. I worked with you at Brockway Research Center and Judy Whelpley Himes was my cousin. May God give you comfort now and in the coming days. God bless, Annie Colgan Waters

    — Annie Colgan Waters