Marvin and Doris West Rabon celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Sunday, Aug. 6.

Their children entertained with a beautiful garden reception, catered by Aberdeen Catery, at their home with family and friends.

They have three children: P. Wayne (Jenny) Rabon, Phil A. Rabon and Wanda Putman (Neil), and Larry E. Rabon (deceased). They have six grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

They were married by Doris’ pastor, Rev. Paul Webb of Hermitage Baptist Church, on Aug. 2, 1947. It was love at first sight and they are still very much in love.