Keister Blanks of the Providence Community, located in the northern part of Halifax County, was recently presented a pin and plaque in recognition of his 70th anniversary as a Virginia Freemason.
The plaque’s inscription reads, “Presented to Keister Montgomery Blanks by the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the Commonwealth of Virginia in Loving Recognition of 70 years of Faithful Service as a Virginia Freemason, 1945-2015, by James E. Litten, Grand Master.”
Making the presentation was District Deputy Grandmaster of the 37th Masonic District Tommy E. Wilkins; Kenneth Crews, secretary of French Lodge #270; and David Duffer, secretary of Halifax Masonic Lodge #96.
Brother Blanks currently resides in his home located adjacent to Noland Village. He is 97 years young