James F. Aller, 76, 923 Hemlock St., Celina, died at 11:35 p.m. July 18, 2006, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

He was born Oct. 19, 1929, in Celina, to William E. and Hazel Stemen Aller. On Dec. 14, 1950, he married Claris Cole, who survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Larry (Sally), Lawton, Okla., and Jerry, Celina; a daughter, Beverly (William) Darnell, Nashville, Tenn.; a sister, Jean Smalley, Celina; 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

He retired as a truck driver for Copeland Corp., Sidney, and was a 1947 graduate of Celina High School. He was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1473, both of Celina; and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 3025, Coldwater.

Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Jeff Smalley officiating. Burial is at North Grove Cemetery, Celina.

Calling is 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Contributions can be made to the church or St. Rita's Medical Center.