King Family Photos

The saga of Howard P. King Jr. and Thelma Christine Thomas begins with their wedding on April 7 1950 in …

…the home of Dr. and Mrs. Watkins, Nashville, TN. With us that day were Howard’s father and step-mother…

…Howard P. King Sr. and Beulah Orr Berry King. Best man for the event was Howard’s half-brother, Bill.

Thelma’s maid of honor was her sister Lottie.

We look back to family and friends as we depart for a honeymoon weekend in the Peabody Hotel.

From our car we give a farewell smile to the photographer – who were our good friends Earl and Evelyn Olson.

Mammie Myrt and Granddaddy Taylor, Thelma’s parents, celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary. …

… The anniversary was actually Jan 12, 1963, but the celebration took place on June 16, 1963 so the guests could gather either outside or inside. The weather however failed to fully cooperate, as it was cloudy.

The ice carving done by Howard to honor the occasion. This picture shows the front porch of their house at the time.

Our favorite picture of Thelma’s father, taken on the celebration day.

Thelma’s mother on the same day. Note the watch hanging on the wall above her head. This belonged to Taylor,…

… and I believe is now in Herschel’s possession.

Cutting the cake.

Mark, Cindy, and Howie pose for a picture and exhibit their best behavior.

Howard’s father on the deck of the cottage at Pine Point with the tide in and coming. (Note the boats in the…

… background). This must have been on a Sunday!

Three generations of Howards.

A proud moment for grandfather King, standing between his children, Alan, Bill, Betty, and Howard Jr. (L-R).

Alta Mons (near Shawsville VA): from the left, Ed Evans, Mark, Cindy, me – Howard, and Betty Evans.

Mark and friends celebrate birthday number 10 in the family room at 111 Dunton Drive.

Mark’s birthday, and we cannot identify all the happy little faces, but behind him is Howie, to his right standing is …

… Jim McFadden, and to his extreme right Edward Evans. [Mark: to Edward's left is Doug Smith, and half in the frame on my left is Cliff Murray.]

New River at McCoy, our favorite swimming hole until it was “discovered” by Virginia Tech students.

he beauty of the New River on a summer day.

Mark does some homework with the help of his pet parakeet.

The first of many Christmas pictures to follow. The dog, Shag, had a little friend who was frequently with us.

“…and the stockings were hung…” This set was knitted by Beulah, the children’s step-grandmother.