Kevin Heydon is about to reach an incredible milestone he never imagined he would see.
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Surrounded by family and friends, Mr Heydon celebrated his upcoming 100th birthday on July 8 at the Kooringal Parish Centre yesterday.
Mr Heydon was born in Gundagai and raised in Coolac.
He served overseas in World War II with five of his eight brothers.
Mr Heydon moved to Wagga in 1968 and worked at Hardy’s Hardware until the early 1990s.
July 8 holds another special significance for Mr Heydon – it will also be his 73rd wedding anniversary with wife Joyce.
The couple have four children, nine grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Acquaintances are invited to celebrate on July 9 from 2.30pm at the Country Club.