Walter Himes

Walter Paul "Bud" Himes, Sr., age 87 of Dayton, passed away July 16, 2014. He was born September 12, 1926 in Montgomery County, Ohio to the late Leo and Tressa Himes. In addition to his parents, Bud was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Beth Montero; and sister, Phyllis Kroger.

Bud is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Ellen Himes; sons and daughters-in-law: Michael J. and Nancy Himes and Walter P. "Skip" and Jeanie Ann Himes, Jr.; son-in-law, Anthony Montero; grandchildren: Andrew (Christy) Himes, Allison Himes and Elizabeth (Ross) Cline; great grandchildren: Drew, Carter and Kennedy; and sister, Gloria Miller.

Bud was a veteran of the U.S. Army, WWII, where he served in Japan in the Medical Corps. He was a long time employee at Kastle Electric Company.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Road, where the family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service, from 10-11 am. Contributions may be made in Bud's memory to The Hospice of Dayton.