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Happy 50th Anniversary

Norman Oscar Blankenship: 

Norman Oscar Blankenship Born June 23, 1938 To Jess And Hazel Blankenship He had 3 Sisters & 2 Brothers: Dianne Bill Nancy Winfred Jan

Billie Ruth Hale: 

Billie Ruth Hale Born July 27, 1941 To Otto And Lucille Hale She had 2 Sisters & 2 Brothers: Mary Tootsie Bobby Benny

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Norman found Billie picking strawberries on his family’s farm in Pikeville in 1954. He was 16. She was 13.

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Norman joined the Navy soon after meeting Billie.

Norman returned from the Navy, and went to search for his sweetheart. : 

Norman returned from the Navy, and went to search for his sweetheart.

He found her, and they got married April 16th, 1960. There was no wedding ceremony or cake, but they loved each other and invested that love into building a family and a happy home.: 

He found her, and they got married April 16th, 1960. There was no wedding ceremony or cake, but they loved each other and invested that love into building a family and a happy home.

Here they are in the 1960s.: 

Here they are in the 1960s.

Their first daughter, Kim, was born August 22nd, 1962. : 

Their first daughter, Kim, was born August 22nd, 1962.

Their second daughter, Debbie, was born April 6, 1964.: 

Their second daughter, Debbie, was born April 6, 1964.

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They had lots of fun together over the years…

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Kim and Debbie

They had even more fun with grandkids! : 

They had even more fun with grandkids! Denise- Born in 1983 Stephen- Born in 1987

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Jessica- Born in 1987 Mary Beth- Born in 1991 Travis- Born in 1989

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Their first 3 great-grandchildren have been born in the last 2 years. Blakley- Born March 2009 Kaitlyn- Born February 2008 Madeline- Born August 2009

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Its not easy being the favorite! Around here, we do what we want to do! I thought I was the favorite! No, I’m the favorite!

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Mean Papaw! I’m innocent! What’s your hurry? Papaw

With their children and grandchildren grown, Billie and Norman have had some time to spare. They have enjoyed spending time together and traveling. : 

With their children and grandchildren grown, Billie and Norman have had some time to spare. They have enjoyed spending time together and traveling.

Dear Mom and Dad,: 

Dear Mom and Dad, Congratulations on your 50th Anniversary. You have set a wonderful example, one that none of us will ever forget. We appreciate all that you have done for us over the years. We love you.

Dear Mamaw and Papaw,: 

Dear Mamaw and Papaw, Thank you for the model of love and respect that you have set for all of us. Congratulations on 50 years of marriage. We love you and hope that you have many more happy years together!