Page 88 - PGM Compendium

Lewis Chapter No. 89; and Royal Order of Scotland.

During his years of service to the Craft, Jeff received many appointments to Grand Lodge offices
and committees: Grand Standard Bearer, Grand Marshal, member and Chairman of the Committee
for the Endowment of the Masonic Home, Deputy of the Grand Master in District No. 18, Grand
Lecturer, and Grand Historian. He was elected Junior Grand Warden in 1983 and succeeded
through the stations to his election as Grand Master in 1986.

Jeff was a great story teller. His gift of communication was partly attributed to his charter
membership in the "Early Words" Toastmaster Club of Longview which he helped to form, and
while a member completed the Toastmaster's Communication and Leadership Program on August
26, 1972. His favorite subject was dogs. One story that is remembered was that he (Jefferson) had
received a phone call from a neighbor late one night complaining that Jefferson’s dog was barking.
Jefferson didn't reply until the next night at the same time and called to report that he didn't have
a dog. Such was life under the leadership of a Brother who was loved and respected by all.

Most Worshipful Brother Jefferson was called from labor on July 6, 2010.