C. Calvin Houts, 85, 9209 Celina-Mendon Road, Celina died at 1:27 p.m. Nov. 30, 2009, at Celina Manor Nursing Home.

He was born Aug. 27, 1942, in Center Township, Mercer County, to Fay and Esta Now Houts. On Oct. 11, 1947, he married Wilma Smith, who survives.

Other survivors are a son, David (Judy) Houts, St. Louis, Mo.; two daughters, Cheryl (Mike) Worley, Dublin and Brenda (David) McPheron, Kenton; a brother, Elden (Margie) Houts, Celina; two sisters, Ruth (Don) Raudabaugh, Medina, and Velona (Don) Kable, Celina; and six grandchildren.

Deceased are a sister, Lucille Hamilton; and two brothers, John and Dale Houts.

He was a retired rural mail carrier and farmer. He served as Center Township clerk for many years. He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Celina. He graduated from the former Center Township High School in 1942.

Services are 2 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial is at North Grove Cemetery, Celina.

Calling is 2-8 p.m. Thursday at the Cisco Funeral Home, Celina.

Contributions can be made to the church.

Condolences can be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.