Gary Himes

Gary Himes, 68, of Winona Lake, passed away on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.

Gary was born on Aug. 18, 1956, in Warsaw, to Vernon “Bing” and Flora Jean (Prater) Himes.

Gary proudly served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves from 1981-1987 as a mechanic on the Autonomous Systems KC135 Stratotanker, Aerial Refueling Tanker, out of Peru, on Grissom Air Force Base.

He worked for Sprint Logistics, Warsaw, part time for Jellystone Park, Pierceton, and served as a volunteer on Winona Lake Fire Department. Gary enjoyed life and spending time with his family and Jellystone friends.

Gary will be lovingly remembered by his sons, Dru (Kaeli) Himes, Nick Himes and Derek Himes; daughter, Abi Himes; brothers, Terry (Susan) Himes and Tony (Chris) Himes; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in passing by both parents.

A visitation with family and friends will be from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw.

Burial will be private in Oakwood Cemetery, where Gary will be placed on his parents’ grave.

The family requests any memorial donations be made to the family, a local volunteer fire department or hospice of your choice.

To sign the guestbook or send a condolence to the family, please visit mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.