Zahn White, a resident of the American state of West Virginia, celebrated his 100th birthday at McDonald’s on Friday at the fast food restaurant, where he has been serving meals for 36 years, Business Insider reports.

A hamburger and fries are served at McDonald’sPhoto: Fir Mamat / Alamy / Profimedia Images

White dines at the same McDonald’s restaurant in Elkins, a small town of less than 7,000 people, with a group of friends the locals have dubbed the ROMEO Club, after “retired people who eat out.” elderly people who dine out. ).

The man told local TV station WDTV that he’s not sure why he’s lived this long, but he doesn’t plan on changing his eating habits anytime soon.

“I’ve been coming here for 36 years, now I can’t stop,” he joked.

White lived in the small West Virginia town his entire life, except for a period in World War II when he served in the United States Navy as a radar repair technician.

“I was in Manilla Bay [din Filipine] when the war ended and my ship headed for Tokyo. Me and a few others were taking officer exams so they left us there and our ship moved on. So we had to hitchhike from Manila to Tokyo on planes,” he told WDTV.

In addition to the cake and gifts, White also received an “honorary fine” from the local sheriff for “100 years of careless driving” and a plaque. Although the man has reached an honorable age, he drives, having recently restored his license.