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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.

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