FULTON - A couple who grew up in Callaway County celebrated 75 years of marriage Sunday.
Edith and Gene Craghead were married on June 13, 1946, one week after Gene returned from duty in WWII, under General George Patton.
The couple got married in June 1946.
While they were not able to have a formal wedding when they were first married, their families arranged to have them renew their vows properly for their 50th anniversary.
Now, at ages 92 and 95, they are celebrating their 75th anniversary at Southside Baptist Church in Fulton, which they said they helped start.Â
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