Bob and Barbara Chesnut of Fairfield, Texas, recently celebrated their 75th anniversary. A reception was held honoring them at First United Methodist Church of Fairfield.
Robert Chesnut married Barbara Garrie on June 4, 1947 in Mission, Texas. Bob worked for Halliburton and his work took them to Eunice, New Mexico, Falfurrias, Texas, Mission, Texas and Alice, Texas. During that time, he and Barbara raised two children, Gary and Diana.
Barbara worked in the library in Falfurrias, and in school cafeterias in Falfurrias and Alice. She also served as PTA president and was active in United Methodist Women. Bob has been a mason for 67 years and is a beekeeper.
Upon retirement in 1987, Bob and Barbara built a house in Fairfield, where Bob’s family had land, and where his mother worked at the hospital. They have enjoyed 35 years in Fairfield!
Bob and Barbara have two children, five grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
