Anniversary: Thomases to celebrate 70 years together on Nov. 20
Charles H. (Harry) and Virginia C. (Ginny) Thomas will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary Monday, Nov. 20.
They are lifelong members of the Smithville United Methodist Church and Harry is retired from the Timken Company, Smithville Volunteer Fire Department, Boy Scout and Explorer Troop 73, Smithville Village Council and Wayne County Crippled Children.
Both enjoy birdwatching, grandchildren, family gatherings, cooking chicken with the neighbors, reading books and watching the Cleveland Guardians. Charlie turns 93 in December and Ginny turned 90 in March.
Wish them a happy anniversary via a phone call, card or visit. They still live on Summit Street in Smithville, their home for almost 60 years.
Harry moved to Ohio after growing up in Woodland, Maryland, and a stint in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Their children are Ann, Bob, Kate and Barb and live in Lower Salem, Upper Arlington, Vicksburg Michigan and Marshallville, and have provided Charlie and Ginny grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: Charles and Virginal Thomas celebrating 70th wedding anniversary.
