James W. Huston, 89, St. Marys, died at 6:30 a.m. Jan. 7, 2015, at St. Marys Living Center.

He was born March 5, 1925, in Mercer County, to Elmer and Beatrice Gause Huston. He first married Naomi Longsworth, who preceded him in death. He later married Louise Storer, who died Jan. 13, 1984.

Surviving are two children, Jeanette Mack, St. Marys, and Larry (Kathleen) Huston, St. Marys; nine stepchildren, Roger Storer, Spencerville, Sherry (Gary) Poppe, St. Marys, Steve Storer, St. Marys, Tony Storer, St. Marys, Charles (Joyce) Ginter, St. Marys, George (Caroline) Ginter, St. Marys, Mick (Janie) Ginter, St. Marys, Randy (Paula) Longsworth, Ohio City, and Jeff (Tammy) Longsworth, St. Marys; seven grandchildren; numerous stepgrandchildren and great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Chalmer Huston, Celina, Eugene Huston, Celina, and Larry Huston, Las Vegas, Nev.

Also deceased are three siblings, Louise Huston, Erman Huston and Paul Huston; and five stepchildren, Les Longsworth, Roy Ginter, Joe Ginter, Bill Ginter and Terry Ginter.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from New Idea Corporation in 1983. He was a member of VFW Post 9289 and Eagles Lodge 767, both in St. Marys. He enjoyed going to auctions, square dancing, playing bingo and animals.

Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, west chapel, St. Marys, Frank Thomas officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.

Calling is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to www.millerfuneralhomes.net.