Ken and Eva Abernathy of Jackson celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary April 14. Abernathy and the former Eva Flores were married April 14, 1956, in Illinois.
The couple has four children, Mike Abernathy of Jackson, Glen Abernathy of California, Rob Abernathy of Jackson and Elisa Ptachick of Florida.
The couple also has 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, with another due in August.
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