Bill and Martha Duke

Bill and Martha Duke of Franklin plan a private family celebration for their 70th wedding anniversary.

Mr. Duke and the former Martha Hyatt were married in Franklin Nov. 10, 1946.

Mr. Duke retired from Reliance Electric and Mrs. Duke retired from Fifth Third Bank.

The couple have five children, David (Chella) Duke, Carolyn (David) Billingsley, James Duke, Scott (Nancy) Duke and Jeff (Tess) Duke. They also have 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.