Age 89, Cyril - Graveside service will be at 2:00pm Monday in the Cement Cemetery with Rev. Raymond McPherson, Life Journey Church, Cement officiating. Mr. Ely died Thursday at his home in Cyril. Burial will be in Cement Cemetery under the direction of Becker Cement Chapel. He was born November 14, 1921 in Cement, Oklahoma to Rollie and Bertha (Riley) Ely. Curtis grew up in Cement and entered the Army on September 18, 1940. He served during WW II. He married Helen Davis on February 28th 1957 in Anaco, Venezuela. Curtis worked in the oil fields in Venezuela for thirteen years. He retired to the states in 1959 and worked at Forging and Stamping with his brother Leon for twenty years. He returned to Cement and worked part time as a gas and oil inspector for Gary Keen in Oklahoma City. Curtis was a Mason and member of Marlow Lodge AF & AM #103. He and Helen lived in Marlow for fourteen years before moving to Cyril. He loved everyone, and was an avid walker to the Dollar Store. He loved to travel, look for antiques and beautiful scenery. He loved to help others. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Helen, son Arthur D. Ely of Sherman, TX, two daughters, Anita and husband Victor Barnett of Durant, OK, Deanna J. Johnson of Cyril, OK, a sister, Doris Miller, Illinois, Grandchildren, Misty, Dee and Tammy of Sherman, TX, grandson Jeffery Johnson of Tulsa, OK, several great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Margaret, Louise and Pauline and brothers Ivo, Leslie and Leon. Memorial contributions may be made to Lifeline Health and Hospice at PO Box 1348, Chickasha, OK 73023.