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The Southards are arriving in Corolla, North Carolina for a very joyous occasion, Lee and Marilyn’s 50th Anniversary.
Marilyn starting coming to the Outer Banks in 1948, she was ten years old. She and her parents stayed at the Cavalier Motel.
Lee and Marilyn came on their honeymoon to the Outer Banks and stayed at the Whalebone Motel, in Whalebone Junction. The motel had just opened and they were the first people to stay in it.
They will celebrate by renewing their vows on Corolla Beach as the sun sets with their son, Reverend Todd Southard, officiating. A private family dinner catered by “Kelly’s Outer Bank’s Restaurant and Tavern” serving fresh from the sea favorites such as oysters, clams, shrimp, scallops, crab, sashimi, and the best of Kelly’s award winning delicacies will follow.
They were married at First Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia. Marilyn Wood and Lee Southard met in Richmond on a blind date at 
Lakeside Lake in the summer of 1957. Since then they have raised four sons. Lee is currently Chairman and Ceo of Vasogenix Pharmaceuticals and Marilyn had been very active with Stonecroft Ministries. they are also big fans of their six grandchildren, Matt, Allie, Gabbi, Sabrina, Chase and Christian. The Southards spend a great deal of their time supporting their endeavors.
Congratulations to Lee and Marilyn and their commitment to each other through high tides, low tides, falling tides and rising tides.
Don’t come in with an exit plan” Lee Southard
“God must be the head of your household” Marilyn Southard
“A good sense of humor is very important” Marilyn Southard
We are privileged to honor a rare and great faithfulness to God and to each other as husband and wife for half a century.
Reporting from Dolphin’s Watch,
Trish Southard
Trish Southard 
What a great post. I love the photo of the happy couple. Have fun everyone. Sending abundant blessings to Lee and Marilyn. Happy Anniversary and many more happy healthy years to come.
Toddstaaaaaa! What a great tradition for the Southard men to follow, and their children, and their children . . . the smiles and easy way about your folks tell you “right now” where they put their trust. Have a great time celebrating the blessings of God in their lives and the lives of those who now live and will live because of His love and faithfulness ! Thanks Trish for the keen reporting, miss you all.
Please pass along my congratulations to Lee and Marilyn. They are an inspiration, and have made a great family. I’m sure you are all having a fun, loving time enjoying the beach and reminiscing.
What a glorious tribute to your the Southards! May the Lord continue to bless them and their family in this wonderful celebration of lives well lived!
Enjoy the fun, family and festivities, Trish! Thanks for sharing.
It is with deepest appreciation for my parents that I extend the most happy wishes to them on their anniversary. Their spiritual and emotional support has sustained me throughout my life. Thanks Mom and Dad for all you have done for me.
I love you, Tommy
Congratulations!! Even though I haven’t seen you in years, you both look as in love and happy as ever. God bless you always!
Congratulations, Lee and Marilyn… or as we say here in Deerfield, IL … Mazel Tov!
Trish…you did a beautiful job on this post!! Looks great! We loved spending time with you all and the entire family…what a joyous celebration!! Great to see everyone!!