Today, I mourn for my brother, Phillip Dewayne Grubb, aka "P.D.", aka "Papa Grubb." Papa Grubb was a Harrison Lodge Brother of mine and also the father of two other Harrison Lodge Brothers of mine, Phil and James.
Papa Grubb was a fine man. James was the Master of Harrison Lodge, when I became a Mason. I first met Papa Grubb fairly early on in my Masonic journey. Quite honestly, he scared the crap out of me. He was a pretty intimidating old man. However, as is not unusual, after I got to know him, he wasn't that bad. I assume he was just getting to know me and learning how he and I should interact.
I found out that he was a card-carrying Santa Claus. He left town, every Fall, and put smiles on the faces of untold children. Wow, did he fit that part. He was loved by his children, family and Brothers alike. I will miss him.
8/3/1943 - 1/1/2024