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1947; became Worthy Patron of Cedar Chapter No. 173, O, E. S.; High Priest of his Royal Arch
Chapter; Sovereign of the Red Cross of Constantine, and Illustrious Potentate of Afifi Shrine.

Possessing such a wealth of experience and kindly understanding, it was quite logical that his
brethren would think of him as a Brother who was eminently qualified to someday occupy the
office of Grand Master. After serving on the Grand Lodge Committee on Finance for a time, he
was elected Junior Grand Warden at the 1959 Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. At
succeeding Annual Communications, he was advanced through the various elective offices. On
September 11, 1961, while serving as Deputy Grand Master, he was presented his 50 Year Award.
In June 1962 he reached the zenith of his Masonic career by being installed as Grand Master.

Outside of Freemasonry, our Most Worshipful Brother was an award winning rose culturist. After
moving to a residence that was somewhat shaded, he switched his gardening to the propagation of
rhododendrons and azaleas. From his experiments he developed a number of elegant new blooms.
In addition to being an expert gardener, he was also a professional candy maker, and an avid
fisherman.

Most Worshipful Brother Charlie departed for that "House not made with hands, eternal in the
Heavens" on November 2, 1978.