Bill and Okle Hinkle Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hinkle of Lewistown Mo, are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary.

Mr. Hinkle and the former Okle Conover were married April 29, 1956 at Park United Methodist Church in Lewistown where they continue to be members.

Mrs. Hinkle is a daughter of the late Arthur and Dessie Conover and Mr. Hinkle is a son of the late Harold and Alice Marie Hinkle.

They are parents of five children: Doug Hinkle of Elsberry Mo., Jim (Kim) Hinkle of Knox City Mo., Terry (Shelle) Hinkle of Lewistown Mo., Michelle (Phil) Murfin of Lewistown MO., and Richard (Leisa) Hinkle of Taylor MO. They have 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Mr. Hinkle is retired from farming. Mrs. Hinkle retired after 30 years at Lewis County C-1 School District. They continue to live on their farm where they have resided for the past 65 years. Their favorite entertainment was (and is) attending the athletic activities of the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren at Highland, Palmyra and Knox County Schools.

The couple met in second grade at Lewistown School.

An open house celebration with family and friends will be held at the Park United Methodist Church Event Building from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday May 2, 2021. The couple requests no gifts, please. Cards may be sent to the couple at 23491 Fir Ave. Lewistown, Mo. 63452