Lewis A. Gray, 87, Celina, died at 12:30 a.m. Aug. 11, 2011, at Celina Manor Nursing Home.

He was born Jan. 7, 1924, in Mercer County, to Arthur F. and Roxie Wrigley Gray. On April 7, 1949, he married Ruth Spicer, who survives.

Also surviving are two daughters, Connie Gray and Sharon (Rick) McGowan, all of Celina,and a sister, Ruth Getman, Celina.

Deceased is a sister, Evelyn Brinkman.

A retired farmer, he was a Center Township Trustee and a Center Township school board member. He was employed by Clark Equipment Company, Lima.

He was a 1942 graduate of Celina High School and was a member of Celina First Church of God. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Revs. Bruce Strine and Richard Van Horn officiating. Burial will follow in North Grove Cemetery.

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

Memorials may be made to the church or to Community Health Professionals.

Condolences may be left at ciscofuneralhome.com.