On April 11,  2015 and on April 18, 2015,  Marion Barnes, husband of Edith Gay Barnes, photographed two big celebrations from the 2nd Generation of the Gay-Parker  family.

Uncle Dave’s 80th birthday celebration, held at the Pitt County Shrine Club in Winterville, was a surprise event sponsored by his children.

Aunt Arie’s 95th birthday celebration, sponsored by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren was held at Union Grove Church near Farmville.