R. Roy Keaton - Oakland Cemetery - Weatherford, TX
N 32° 45.790 W 097° 47.459
14S E 613244 N 3625679
Lions Club International plaque at the grave of R. Roy Keaton, in Oakland Cemetery, Weatherford, TX, commemorating his outstanding service and contributions to Lions Clubs International.
Waymark Code: WMKP59
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/09/2014
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The plaque says:
R. Roy Keaton, a Weatherford native, became Special Representative for Lions Clubs International in 1934, establishing Lions Clubs across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Roy was named Assistant Secretary General in 1945 and heir apparent to succeed Melvin Jones, the Founder of Lionism. In 1948, Roy Keaton was named Director General becoming head of the world's largest service organization. Under his leadership, Lions Clubs membership increased from 380,000 members to more than 600,000 Lions and the scope of Lionism spread from 28 to 102 countries. In 2000 there are more than 1.4 million Lions Clubs members in 185 countries and geographic locations. The unprecedented growth of Lions Clubs was largely because of the dynamic leadership, vision and tireless efforts of Robert Roy Keaton.
Street Address (if known):
Front & Rusk Streets
Weatherford, TX USA
76086
Condition?: Excellent
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