George W. Makley, 59, 419 Scott Street, St. Marys, died 1:30 p.m. Dec. 4, 2008, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. Death was from natural causes.

He was born Feb. 3, 1949, in Lima to Charles W. and Gretchen R. Zimmerman Makley. On Dec. 31, 1967, he married Maxine Howard, who survives.

Other survivors are a daughter, Sheila (Fred) Hardin, St. Marys; three brothers, Bob (Doris), and Jack, all of St. Marys, and Charles, Wapakoneta; six sisters, Betty Henning, Ila Makley, Wilma Ginter, and Mary Frey, all of St. Marys, Beverly (Bud) Hunton, Dayton, Carol (Dave) Richardson, Tenn.; and two grandchildren.

Deceased is a sister, Ruth Makley.

He worked for 25 years at AK Manbeck Nursery and also at St. Marys Foundry. He was a U.S. Marine and served during the Vietnam War era. He was a member of St. Marys Baptist church, the VFW and the Eagles, both of St. Marys.

Services are 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Cisco Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Robert Ellis officiating. Burial is at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys. Military honors will be given by the St. Marys VFW.

Calling is 2-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Contributions can be made to the donor's choice.

Condolences can be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.