Kirby Maines

KIRBY MAINES, age 85, formerly of New Paris, Ohio, died Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at Bloomington Hospital in Bloomington, Indiana. Born on December 28, 1919 in Richmond, Indiana, he was the son of the late Kirby and Letty(Collings) Maines. He retired in 1983 from NATCO in Richmond, Indiana after 35 years of service. After his retirement he worked at Miller’s Milkhouse in Richmond for over 10 years. He was a graduate of Morton High School in Richmond and was a WWII U.S. Army Air Corps veteran. Member of the Fellowship Lodge #106 F & AM at New Paris, Ohio. Preceded in death by his wife of 57 years: Opal Fern Maines on March 18, 2004, daughter: Susan Wilkes in 1999 and brothers: Henry and Richard Maines.

Survived by a son and daughter-in-law: Ronald L. & Becky Maines of Bloomington, Indiana. Son-in-law: Richard Wilkes of Richmond, Virginia. Granddaughters: Sarah and Jennifer Wilkes; sister: Aleen Wishard of Sebring, Florida and Special companion: Benji, a 14year old white poodle. Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral Service will be Saturday, October 1, 2005 -11:00 a.m. (Ohio Time) at the Barnes Funeral Home - 109 West Main Street - New Paris, Ohio with Chaplain David Garman officiating. Family will receive friends on Friday, September 30, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home. Masonic Services will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 30, 2005 at the funeral home. Internment will be in the Springlawn Cemetery at New Paris with full military graveside honors provided by the Preble County Honor Guard. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Preble County-P.O. Box 72 -Eaton, Ohio 45320. Condolences may be sent to the family via the Web site at www.barnesfuneralhome.com