William I. Rhymer scores 100
The former farmer, sailor, road warden and boat racer, had an extremely busy day on his 100th birthday as persons from all over the Virgin Islands visited the Rhymer’s home at Round Hill, Cane Garden Bay throughout the day to offer their congratulations and share in the celebrations with the large Rhymer’s family.
Among the many that made it their duty to personally congratulate the centenarian were Governor John S. Duncan OBE, Premier Dr The Hon D. Orlando Smith (AL), Junior Minister for Tourism and At Large Representative Hon Archibald C. Christian, Second District Representative Hon Melvin M. Turnbull, Opposition Member Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), Former Second District Representative J. Alvin Christopher and former Deputy Premier R. Dancia Penn QC.
Governor Duncan presented Mr Rhymer with a birthday card signed by Queen Elizabeth II while Premier Smith made a presentation of a cheque for $5000 to the birthday Patriarch.
Mr Rhymer was nothing but grateful to God for the blessing of longevity.
According to family members, Mr Rhymer is visually impaired but still has a sharp memory. “He still loves to tell stories about his days as a seaman and how he got lost one time and of the many times he survived rough weather on the high seas.”
76 years of marriage
Meanwhile, Mr Rhymer’s wife had celebrated her 97th birthday on November 6, 2016 and the couple on September 25, 2016 had achieved 76 years of marriage.
Mr William I. Rhymer married Josephine Nibbs on September 25, 1940 at Road Town Methodist Church.
The marriage produced ten children: Allan, Dennis, Joseph, Henry, Joyce, Shirley, William Jr, Elroy, Janet and Violet.
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