George E. Anderson, 67, 00317 U.S. 33 West, St. Marys, died at 11;43 p.m. Nov. 15, 2006, at his residence following an extended illness.

He was born July 30, 1939, in St. Marys, to George S. and Margaret Slemmons Anderson. On April 24, 1965, he married Merle Farley, who survives.

Also surviving are three sons, Victor (Patrice), Wapakoneta, Edward (Dianne), St. Marys, and Troy (Jodi), New Bremen; and eight grandchildren.

Deceased are two sisters, Mary Bowersock and Carol Byerley.

He retired as a machine operator at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, St. Marys, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of American Legion Post 323, St. Marys, and served as a St. Marys Township Fire Department volunteer for several years.

Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home Ohio 703 West Chapel, St. Marys, the Revs. Charles Richtmyer and Bill Drummond officiating. Burial with graveside military rites are at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.

Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Contributions can be made to State of the Heart Home Health and Hospice.