Ed and Betty Graham of Murphytown, W.Va., will celebrate their 50th anniversary.
They were married July 14, 1962, at the Stillwell United Methodist Church by Rev. Robert Foster, with her sister, Wanda Townsend, as the maid-of-honor and her brother, Bill Townsend, as the best man.
He is the son of the late C.E. "Shorty" and Pauline Graham. He retired from Northwestern Disposal and Landfill. He was also a western square dance caller for 25 years.
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She is the daughter of Anna Townsend and the late Albert Townsend.
The couple were 4-H leaders for many years.
They are the parents of three sons, Scott (Martha) Graham of Fort Worth, Texas, Randy Graham of Murphytown, and Chris (Ginny) Graham of Murphytown.
They are the grandparents of Matthew and Janessa Graham of Fort Worth, Texas, A1C Aaron Graham of Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, Nev., Bethany Graham of Parkersburg and Dustin and Connor Graham of Murphytown.
A celebration in their honor for friends and family will be held from 3:30-7:30 p.m. July 13 at The Rock Family Worship Center, 1305 37th St., Parkersburg.
The couple requests gifts be omitted.
