Dwight and Vivian (Ridley) Wymer of Alabaster will celebrate their 50^th wedding anniversary on June 24 with family.

Joining them in their celebration will be their children and families.

They were married June 24, 1967 in Detroit, Michigan, after Dwight finished his service with the United States Navy, where he served in the Pacific Theater aboard the USS Oriskany during the Vietnam Conflict.

He spent four years in the Navy after enlisting June 27, 1963.

They have five children: Geoff of Alabaster, Nathan of Gardendale, Tamara McCammon of Alabaster, Brian of Mooresville North Carolina, Angela Hatfield of Boise Idaho.

They also have 14 grandchildren.