The children of Randy and Mary Hamilton happily announce their parents' 50th wedding anniversary.

Randy and Mary were married on April 9, 1971, in Blackwell, Oklahoma, at the First United Methodist Church.

They have been blessed with three children Paul and Margo Hamilton (Hallie and Trace), Lynn and Travis Brown (Bailey and Kenedy), and Todd and Kendra Hamilton (Kelson, Tayden, and Kambree).

Randy has been in the grocery business for 54 years and for the last 16 years has owned and operated Alva's Market serving the community of Alva.

Mary has been in the education field for 50 years working for the Alva Public Schools, Northwestern Oklahoma State University and Northwest Career Tech.

They enjoy their time together traveling, fishing, and sitting in the stands at one of their grandkids sporting events. Congratulations Mom and Dad! We Love you!

There will be a reception on April 18th at the First United Methodist Church in Alva from 2-4 p.m.