Anniversary Holsonbacks celebrate 66th wedding anniversary today
From Staff ReportsOriginally published: November 26. 2009 3:01AM
Last modified: November 25. 2009 8:39PM
Weyman Charles and Sarah Kathleen (Tennie Morrison) Holsonback Sr., of Maryville, will celebrate their 66th wedding anniversary and Thanksgiving Day today at the home of their grandson, Larry Dale Holsonback.
The couple were married Nov. 26, 1943, in Calhoun, Ga., while Mr. Holsonback was home on furlough from the army. The Rev. Thomas Henderson officiated.
Their family includes daughter-in-law, Florence Green Holsonback, of Maryville, and son, the late W.C. Holsonback Jr. Their grandchildren include Larry Dale and wife Josephine Wilkinson Holsonback, of Maryville, and Dena Renée Holsonback and husband Keith Davis. Their great-grandchildren are Brianna Melissa Holsonback and Catharine Ann Holsonback, Landon Matthew Davis and Elijah Trent Davis.
Mr. Holsonback retired from ALCOA Inc. after 33 years of service. He was a staff sergeant in World War II, serving in the European theater. Mrs. Holsonback is retired from the medical field.
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