Arthur Benjamin Himes, one of the substantial business citizens of Covington, where he is proprietor of a leading jewelry establishment, was born at Covington, November 23, 1880, a son of Robert W. and Jennie L. (Ullery) Himes. Robert W. Himes was a lad when brought by his parents to Covington, where he was a member of the first graduating class of the Covington High School. Subsequently, he adopted the vocation of teaching, which he followed practically all of his life and became one of the most popular and efficient educators of this locality. He was a man who also took a prominent part in civic matters, being a member of the board of public affairs for some years and a member of the city council, and his honorable life and capable services made him respected and esteemed by all. He and his wife were the parents of six children, of whom four are living: Clara, the wife of D. C. Odell, of Springfield, Ill.; Miss Ruth, identified with the Buckeye State Mutual Fire Insurance Association of Covington; Miss Alice, assistant cashier of the First National Bank, of West Milton, and Arthur Benjamin. Arthur B. Himes was educated in the public schools of Covington, and, having decided upon a career as a jeweler, pursued a course at the Bradley Horological School. On his return to Covington he began working in the jewelry store of his uncle, and in July, 1917, purchased the business, which he has conducted with ever-increasing success to the present time. Mr. Himes carries a complete line of jewelry, silverware, watches, etc., and maintains a skilled watch repairing department, and has won and held, the patronage of the best people of Covington by his business promptness and rectitude and his unfailing affability. He has had some experience in public affairs, having served as corporation and township treasurer for several years, and is fraternally affiliated with the local lodge of Masonry. His public spirit has always been evident and was markedly so during the war period. Mr. Himes married Ion, daughter of Allen Reiber, of Pleasant Hill, who died August 7, 1915, and they had one son, Charles R., who is attending the public school. After the death of his first wife, Mr. Himes married, June 25, 1917, Anna, daughter of Cyrus and Priscilla Long, of West Milton. Both Mr. and Mrs. Himes are very popular at Covington, where they have numerous friends.

Update:  
Arthur B. Himes was buried in the Highland Cemetery, Covington Ohio
on 9 May 1977. He was 96 years, 5 months, and 13 days old. 
                        His wife:
Anna Long Himes was buried in the Highland Cemetery, Covington Ohio
on 23 Sept 1958. She was 72 years, 8 months, and 6 days old.