Joseph Robert Hines, 43, Van Wert, died at 10:48 a.m. Oct. 25, 2015, in Van Wert County.

He was born April 28, 1972, in Celina. His mother, Candice (Hines) Hire, and stepfather, Joe Hire, survive in Van Wert. His father, Mike Green, is deceased. He was married to Sheri (McMinn) Hines, who survives in Van Wert.

Also surviving are his children, Joseph Hines Jr., of North Carolina; David Hines, of California; and Mikala Hines, of North Carolina; stepbrother, Shawn Hire, Van Wert; stepsister, BobiJo Howard, Van Wert, and Jessica Hire, Scott; several half brothers and sisters; and 13 grandchildren.

He currently worked at Quality Painting, Van Wert, and formerly was Joe the Painter, Van Wert.

Memorial services are 1 p.m. Nov. 8 at Hires Old South, Van Wert.

Arrangements are being handled by Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory.

Condolences may be expressed at www.alspachgearhart.com.