Background
Himes, James Albert was born on August 12, 1919 in Lucas, Ohio, United States. Son of Albert Merle and Nina Grace (Galleher) Himes.
Veterinary medicine educator emeritus
Himes, James Albert was born on August 12, 1919 in Lucas, Ohio, United States. Son of Albert Merle and Nina Grace (Galleher) Himes.
Bachelor of Science, Muskingum College, 1941. Postgraduate, University Nebraska, 1946. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University Pennsylvania, 1950.
Doctor of Philosophy, Cornell University, 1965.
Veterinarian, Tennessee, Virginia, Florida, 1950-1962; research assistant, Cornell Univercity, Ithaca, New York, 1962-1965; from assistant professor to associate professor, U. Florida, Gainesville, 1965-1976; director veterinary medicine education, U. Florida, Gainesville, 1975-1977; professor, U. Florida, Gainesville, 1976-1990; from assistant dean to associate dean, U. Florida College Veterinary Medicine, Gainesville, 1977-1990; professor emeritus, U. Florida, Gainesville, since 1990.
Sergeant United States Army, 1942-1945. Member American Veterinary Medical Association, Florida Veterinary Medical Association (Veteran of Year 1987, Executive Distinguished Service award 1992), Alachua Veterinary Medical Association (secretary-treasurer 1973-1974, president 1995), Marion County Veterinary Association.
Married Ruth Naomi Banks, April 26, 1958 (divorced 1973). Children: Leslie Jo, Jillyn Alicia. Married Genia Lee, May 10, 1973 (divorced 2000).