Carl E. Ely, 78, of Williamsburg, died Thursday, April 30, 2009.

He was preceded in death by one son, Mark Steven Ely and one brother, Robert Ely.

He is survived by his wife, Juanita Nichols Ely; one son, Eric (Jo) Ely; one daughter, Carla (Gary) Newman; one daughter-in-law, Diane Ely; 12 grandchildren; three great grandchildren and one sister, Margene Pride.

Funeral services were held May 4, at Clear Mountain Community Church, in Williamsburg.

Memorials may be made to Clear Mountain Community Church, P. O. Box 528, Williamsburg, Ohio 45176.

E. C. Nurre Funeral Home in Bethel served the family.