RAINSVILLE, Ala. ( WAFF ) - A milestone celebration in Rainsville on Sunday, honoring a World War II veteran.

Friends and family celebrated Dr. Marvin Barron’s 100th birthday at his home on Church Avenue.

After serving our country, he became a dentist, a career he practiced for more than 60 years.

So what’s the secret to living to be 100?

“Worship your Lord and go to church every time you can,” he said.

Dr. Barron keeps it simple.

He avoids caffeine and soda, starts his mornings with eggs, blueberries, and oatmeal, and still loves a good plate of pork chops and fried okra.

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