GREENSBORO, N.C. — This year, WFMY News 2 turns 75 and we want to celebrate those of you turning 75 too!
Happy birthday to Johnsie! Her birthday was Jan. 5. She is retired and enjoys working on genealogy for fun.
Louise celebrated her birthday on Jan. 6. She loves spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren. In September, she got to ride in a slingshot! Her family says you couldn't tell her anything! She was riding in style!!!
Happy birthday to Glenn Foxx, Jr. He turned 75 on Jan. 6. He has been married to his wife, Gladys, for 53 years. They were high school sweethearts, and have three children, six grandchildren, and three grand-pets!
Linda Greer of Summerfield also turned 75 on January 6. Happy birthday to you Linda!
Doctor Debra Boyd-Buggs turned 75 on Jan. 8. She's a retired professor of French and African studies. She was born in Washington, D.C. but now lives in Winston-Salem.
Ken Hinshaw turned 75 on Jan. 9. He lives in Liberty, and this picture was taken when he attended his granddaughter's graduation from East Carolina University. He enjoys volunteering, spending time with family, and playing school with his granddaughter.
Happy birthday to Gary Crisp! He turned 75 on Jan. 12. He's known as 'Paps' to his family. He's got three kids, seven grandkids, and two great-grandkids. He loves watching old western movies, being outdoors, working in his yard, and the beach.
Reid Townsend also turned 75 on Jan. 12. He is married and has 2 children as well as several grandchildren. He's been a volunteer firefighter at Pleasant Garden Fire Department since 1975.
Last but not least for this week is Linda! She turns 75 on Jan. 13. She's a mom, grandma, and great-grandma. She is also an Army Reserve veteran and licensed practical nurse. If you want to get her something for her birthday — she said yellow roses are her favorite flowers.
Judy also turned 75 on January 13. She raised her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren while working in the Rockingham County School system for 12 yrs and being a CNA for 10 years.
If you or a loved one are turning 75 this month, or this year, let us know!
Send their name, birthday, a non-professional picture, and a few details to turning75@wfmy.com.
We'll air that week's birthdays on the Four 2 Five!
Happy birthday from all of us at WFMY News 2!!!