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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.

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