Proffits to be wed 50 years

By Phil Cobb | January 28, 2015 |

Gary and Deloris Proffit

Gary and Deloris (Tunell) Proffit were married on February 12, 1965 in Maryville, Missouri.

They moved into their house on Third Street and still reside there today.

Gary co-owned Smail’s Service before joining Energizer Battery Co. where he later retired.

Deloris worked for Safeway for many years before working for Maryville R-II School District where she retired.

Gary and Deloris are the parents of two daughters, Stephanie (Ron) Schieber, Kansas City and Jennifer Perry, St. Joseph. They have seven grandchildren, Rachel, Kelsey, Heather, Madisen and Alysa Schieber and Christopher and Amanda Curtis. They also have two great-grandchildren, Vanessa Curtis and Layne Freeman.

Gary and Deloris are enjoying their retirement by traveling, Deloris quilts and both spoil the grandkids.

Cards to the honorees may be sent to 1014 E. Third, Maryville, MO 64468.