Mr. and Mrs. Jim Graves are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013.
Jim and Ruth Graves of Clarksville, Ark., are the parents of Jessica (Graves) Cole of Conway and Chris Graves of Centerton, Ark.
Jim is employed as a master technician with Johnson Chevrolet, and Ruth is employed at Tyson Foods, both located in Clarksville.
The couple were married on Jan. 6, 1973, at Mount Vernon Assembly of God in Clarksville.
Their daughter is currently employed as the community news editor at the Log Cabin Democrat and their son is currently employed as a program manager at Walmart Home Office in Bentonville, Ark.
Jessica is married to Stewart Cole of Conway, who is also employed at the Log Cabin Democrat, as a project manager.
Mr. and Mrs. Graves will celebrate with their family.