Jacksons to celebrate 63rd wedding anniversary

Roy and Cynthia Jackson, of St. Peters, Mo., formerly of Wappapello, will celebrate 63 years of marriage this month. The couple was married on Oct. 13, 1956 in Hernando, Miss.

The Jacksons grew up in the Qulin area and lived in St. Louis for 32 years where Roy worked for General Motors. After Roy’s retirement, the couple settled in Wappapello, later moving to the St. Peters, Mo. area to be closer to family.

Roy recently celebrated his 83rd birthday in September.

The couple has six children, 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.