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George Merele Himes IV, 41, of Altoona, passed away peacefully July 16, 2025, after a chronic illness. He was born in Altoona, the son of Beverly Noel (McKinney) and George Himes III.
Georgie always had the ability to make anyone smile. He was goofy, he enjoyed being an uncle, and he lived life to the fullest throughout his illness.
He is survived by children: Shane, Shaylee, James-Ryan, Seth, Jace and Dimitri; his mother, Beverly D. Noel; stepfather, James (Marie) Noel Jr.; sisters, Amanda and Nicole Himes; brothers: Kyle Himes, James III (Tia), Zachary and Warren Noel; his fiancee, Krystle, and her children: Zach, Nate, Mercedes and Robbie; and a large extended family.
He was preceded in death by grandfathers, George M. Himes Jr., Lew A. McKinney and James R. Noel; his father, George M. Himes III; and grandmothers, Bonnie Himes and Beverly McKinney.
A celebration of Georgie's life is being planned for a future date.