Richard and Marie Patterson of Elkton, TN, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Saturday, December 23.

The couple’s children and their spouses are Tammy and Fred Lane of New Market, AL, Debbie and David Sims of Hartselle, AL and Ricky and Jasmine Patterson of Butler, IN.

They also have four grandchildren, Kayla, Drake, Jonathan, and Mary Grace.

Mr. and Mrs. Patterson were married December 23, 1966 in Giles County, TN.

Richard and Marie Patterson