Pictured here at the right, James M. Barkdull, Past Grand Master shares the story with us all as to how he came to know our Illustrious Past Master James A. Rich and some of the adventures they shared over the years.
Brother Jeffery Rich attended the Award Ceremony along with his sister, Jennifer Tait, to congratulate their father and share this life time achievement.
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Born March 24, 1932 in Fairmount, Indiana. Initiated April 3, 1957, Passed May 1, 1957, Raised May 15, 1957 in Clay Lodge #85 in Bowling Green. He was Junior Deacon in 1958, Senior Deacon in 1959, Senior Warden in 1960, 1964, and 1982, Worshipful Master in 1961, 1983, and 1984. He was Chaplain from 1996 thru 2000 all in Clay Lodge #85. He affiliated with Cloverdale #132 on April 18, 2002. He has served as Junior Warden, Chaplain, and Trustee in Cloverdale. Jim is a member of OES #304 where he was Worthy Patron in 1986-87. Jim is a long time Member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Terre Haute where he served as Sovereign Prince in 1992-93. Jim served as Pryor for the northern Masonic Jurisdiction/State of Indiana. Jim is presently Chaplain of the Council Line at Terre Haute. Jim was Crowned a 33rd in 1995. Having run out of mountains to climb, Jim joined the three bodies of the York Rite in Greencastle in 2005. Received his 50 Year Award of Gold on August 11, 2007.
Illustrious Past Master James A. Rich
Brother Dewey Garrett
Pictured below everyone is enjoying another traditional dinner before Brother Garrett's 50 Year Award presentation.
Chaplain Glen Furr presents Brother Garrett with his 50 Year Award of Gold.
This picture, at left is Brother Dewey Garrett with his wife, Rita by his side to share in this great occasion.
Born on August 3, 1933 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Initiated July 20, 1957, Passed August 17, 1957, Raised on September 14, 1957 in Owen Lodge #655 in Quincy Indiana, where he served as Junior Steward in 1958. He affiliated with Cloverdale Lodge #132 on April 8, 1989, where he received his 50 Year Award of Gold on September 20, 2007.
