When Gehad and Sabah Natour opened their convenience store and gas station on Old Courthouse Road in Appomattox, Ronald Reagan was in his second term as President of the United States, and entertainers such as Bon Jovi, Madonna and The Bangles were big stars on America’s music charts.

That was in 1986. Thirty-four years later, the founders of Natours Grocery have decided to retire after achieving their personal goals and serving the community through their business.

Natours Grocery has been an independent family-owned store, which also serves as a delicatessen and gasoline station. The Natours’ four daughters have worked at the store at various times during their lives.

According to the Natours, the name of the store will remain the same, and they will continue to reside in Appomattox. The COVID-19 pandemic has delayed their travel plans, but they are ready to settle into retirement after pondering the idea over the last several years.

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