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'''Early years, military, education'''

'''Early years, military, education'''

Himes was born to Elbert Himes (1909-1989)[2] and the former Ethel Whitler in Hartford in western Kentucky, the county seat of Ohio County, which is named for the Ohio River. He graduated in 1950 from Hartford High School and entered the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He served for four years and was a staff sergeant and an aircraft inspector. He was stationed for a time at Williams Air Force Base in Chandler, Arizona. For years afterwards, he attended many Air Force reunions, often driving from Kentucky to Texas for such gatherings.[3]

Himes was born to Elbert Himes (1909-1989)[2] and the former Ethel Whitler in Hartford in western Kentucky, the county seat of Ohio County, which is named for the Ohio River. He graduated in 1950 from Hartford High School and entered the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He served for four years and was a staff sergeant and an aircraft inspector. He was stationed for a time at Williams Air Force Base in Chandler, [[Arizona]]. For years afterwards, he attended many Air Force reunions, often driving from Kentucky to [[Texas]] for such gatherings.[3]

Himes first studied at the two-year Hartford College in Hartford. The defunct institution was located on East Union Street in Hartford on the site of the current offices of the Ohio County school superintendent. After his military service, Himes procured the bachelor of arts degree in history and political science from the Methodist-affiliated Kentucky Wesleyan College in Owensboro. In 1959, he received the master of arts degree in social science from Appalachian State University in Boone in western North Carolina. He taught history for two years at Appalachian State. He also did other graduate work at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green and at [[Vanderbilt University]] in Nashville, Tennessee. At the 1999 Campbellsville University commencement ceremony, Himes received an honorary doctor of humane letters.[1]

Himes first studied at the two-year Hartford College in Hartford. The defunct institution was located on East Union Street in Hartford on the site of the current offices of the Ohio County school superintendent. After his military service, Himes procured the bachelor of arts degree in history and political science from the Methodist-affiliated Kentucky Wesleyan College in Owensboro. In 1959, he received the master of arts degree in social science from Appalachian State University in Boone in western [[North Carolina]]. He taught history for two years at Appalachian State. He also did other graduate work at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green and at [[Vanderbilt University]] in [[Nashville]], [[Tennessee]]. At the 1999 Campbellsville University commencement ceremony, Himes received an honorary doctor of humane letters.[1]

Himes was twenty-nine when he joined the Campbellsville University faculty. His long-time colleagues in history and political science were Gilbert R. Tredway of Jasper, Indiana (born 1922; retired 1984), Damon R. Eubank (born 1959) of Campbellsville, and William Edward Bennett (1943-2006), a former member of the Taylor County School Board. Another colleague was former Kentucky State Representative Russ Mobley of Campbellsville. Himes for a number of years directed the CU European-study program during the summer session.  

Himes was twenty-nine when he joined the Campbellsville University faculty. His long-time colleagues in history and political science were Gilbert R. Tredway of Jasper, Indiana (born 1922; retired 1984), Damon R. Eubank (born 1959) of Campbellsville, and William Edward Bennett (1943-2006), a former member of the Taylor County School Board. Another colleague was former Kentucky State Representative Russ Mobley of Campbellsville. Himes for a number of years directed the CU European-study program during the summer session.  

'''Family'''

'''Family'''

On August 20, 1961, Himes married the former Margie Erlene Troutman (born ca. 1941), originally from Kannapolis, [[North Carolina]], the daughter of Harry Maynard Troutman and Ellen Earniebell Troutman (born November 3, 1922).[4] Mrs. Himes is the director of the Marion County Public Library in Lebanon, having retired as a school librarian in Marion County.[5]

On August 20, 1961, Himes married the former Margie Erlene Troutman (born ca. 1941), originally from Kannapolis, North Carolina, the daughter of Harry Maynard Troutman and Ellen Earniebell Troutman (born November 3, 1922).[4] Mrs. Himes is the director of the Marion County Public Library in Lebanon, having retired as a school librarian in Marion County.[5]

Himes' daughter, Renee, an only child, was born on August 13, 1965.[6] She is married to John Abell of Columbia, the seat of Adair County; she was previously married to Andrew L. Colley (born November 1, 1953) of Campbellsville.[6] Himes had a grandson, Aaron DeMers of Campbellsville and his wife, Angie, and three great-grandchildren, Austin DeMers, Sierra DeMers, and Mackenzie DeMers; one brother and three sisters: Freddie B. Himes of Charleston, South Carolina; Doris Mason (born 1938) and husband “Bill” of Beaver Dam; Janice Stone and husband Howard of Hartford, and Joan E. Himes (born 1944) of Prospect. Another brother and two sisters preceded Himes in death: Billy J. Himes (1934-1975),[2]Betty Lois Himes, and Ethel Rae Himes.[1]

Himes' daughter, Renee, an only child, was born on August 13, 1965.[6] She is married to John Abell of Columbia, the seat of Adair County; she was previously married to Andrew L. Colley (born November 1, 1953) of Campbellsville.[6] Himes had a grandson, Aaron DeMers of Campbellsville and his wife, Angie, and three great-grandchildren, Austin DeMers, Sierra DeMers, and Mackenzie DeMers; one brother and three sisters: Freddie B. Himes of Charleston, South Carolina; Doris Mason (born 1938) and husband “Bill” of Beaver Dam; Janice Stone and husband Howard of Hartford, and Joan E. Himes (born 1944) of Prospect. Another brother and two sisters preceded Himes in death: Billy J. Himes (1934-1975),[2]Betty Lois Himes, and Ethel Rae Himes.[1]

Winters’ predecessor as CU president, William R. Davenport of Campbellsville, said that Himes was fully committed to his students. “His encouragement and support for the entire institution were tireless. Our community has lost a prominent statesman who modeled citizen leadership for all of us to follow. He spent his energies making things better for so many. , , , Our loss is great. Obviously, his family’s loss is beyond measure. We pray that Our Heavenly Father will provide for them the blessings of His peace and comfort.”[1]

Winters’ predecessor as CU president, William R. Davenport of Campbellsville, said that Himes was fully committed to his students. “His encouragement and support for the entire institution were tireless. Our community has lost a prominent statesman who modeled citizen leadership for all of us to follow. He spent his energies making things better for so many. , , , Our loss is great. Obviously, his family’s loss is beyond measure. We pray that Our Heavenly Father will provide for them the blessings of His peace and comfort.”[1]

In 2004, Himes published ''Life in the Shadows of Hartford College and Campbellsville University'', a collection of essays about his life experiences, particularly in regard to higher education. Himes recalled his roots in Hartford: "I could not have grown up in a better place or time. Nowhere could there have been better people to nurture a young boy, a young man and now an old man."[3]

In 2004, Himes published ''Life in the Shadows of Hartford College and Campbellsville University'', a collection of essays about his life experiences, particularly in regard to higher education. Himes recalled his roots in Hartford: "I could not have grown up in a better place or time. Nowhere could there have been better people to nurture a young boy, a young man, and now an old man."[3]

Himes was also a sought-after speaker at clubs and public forums. "There have been a lot of people who have influenced me. They taught me to respect people, a work ethic, and that giving was a lot of fun. . ., Himes told the ''Central Kentucky News-Journal''.[8]

Himes was also a sought-after speaker at clubs and public forums. "There have been a lot of people who have influenced me. They taught me to respect people, a work ethic, and that giving was a lot of fun. . ., Himes told the ''Central Kentucky News-Journal''.[8]

'''References'''

'''References'''

1^ a b c d e f g h i j Joan C. McKinney, “Campbellsville University Faculty Emeritus, Bobby R. Himes, Dies June 28 at 76 Years of Age”: http://www.campbellsville.edu/news/2008/06_30.asp  

1^ a b c d e f g h i j Joan C. McKinney, “Campbellsville University Faculty Emeritus, Bobby R. Himes, Dies June 28 at 76 Years of Age”: http://www.campbellsville.edu/news/2008/06_30.asp  

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