Grand Master

Our Most Worshipful Grand Master, Floyd Booth was born in Oldham County, Kentucky to parents George Arthur and Nannie Mae (Kelley) Booth on October 16, 1925. He was educated in the Louisville, Kentucky grade school and Austin, Indiana grade and high school. Brother Booth was married to Anna Rose McKinney at Louisville, Kentucky, July 26, 1947. They have a daughter, Rose Anna Booth born September 28, 1965. Mrs. Booth not withstanding some health problems has traveled extensively with Brother Booth and if you had the opportunity to attend the Grand Masters Reception in November 1989, you know of the extreme love, devotion and support that Anna Rose and Rose Anna have for our Grand Master. He would readily verify that without them, he could not have accomplished all that he did. Brother Booth served in the Navy in World War II. He is a (retired) Supervisor, Maintenance, from B. F. Goodrich Chemical Company. His second vocation was masonry, which you will agree when you see the years of service listed below. Plumb Lodge No. 862, Junior Steward 1958; Senior Steward 1959; Junior Deacon 1960; Senior Deacon 1961; Junior Warden 1962; Senior Warden 1963; Master 1964; Secretary 1971 thru May 1989; Grand Lodge of Kentucky, District Deputy Grand Master District No. 16, 1964-65; Grand Junior Warden, 1986-87; Grand Senior Warden, 1987-88; Deputy Grand Master, 1988-89; Grand Master, 1989-90. Brethren the above offices held and the Masonic Record that follows will verify that the Grand Master has devoted thirty-five (35) years of active service and some double active years while serving as Secretary of a large active subordinate lodge and a Grand Lodge Officer. MASONIC RECORD Plumb Lodge No. 862, F.&A.M. Entered Apprentice, January 28, 1955, Fellow Craft, March 11, 1955, Master Mason, May 20, 1955. York Rite R.A.M. Degree January 4, 1986, Iroquois Chapter No. 193, Louisville, Kentucky. R.&S.M. Degrees January 4, 1986, Sword & Trowel Council No. I l l, Louisville, Kentucky. Order of Knighthood January 18,1986, Jefferson Commandery No. 52 (charter member), Louisville, Kentucky. Scottish Rite Louisville Consistory, November 21, 22, 1975, Louisville, Kentucky. Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Kosair Temple, December 6, 1975, Louisville, Kentucky. Order of the Eastern Star Liberty Chapter No. 245, August 28, 1958, Louisville, Kentucky. Other Masonic Affiliations The Royal Order of Scotland; International Supreme Council Order of DeMolay, Honorary Legion of Honor; International Supreme Council DeMolay Alumni Association, Charter Life Member; North Central Kentucky, York Rite College No. 116, Charter Member; Society of Past Masters, Central Kentucky, Life Member; National Sojourners, Kentucky Chapter No. 134. Brother Booth was affiliated with Ninth & O Baptist Church, May 9, 1948. He is an ordained Deacon and has served as Sunday School Director, Teacher and Chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee. The zeal and love for Our Savior and His Church is manifested in his Masonic teachings. Knowledge of the great light of Masonry even before he became a Mason has proven to be a great asset to our Grand Master. Brother Booth has brought wisdom, dignity truth, honor and fortitude to the office of Grand Master. As you enter our Fraternity as an Entered Apprentice you will not find a better Masonic teacher and when your labors are over and you are laid beneath the silent clods of the valley, you will not find a better Masonic preacher. We thank God that the Masonic biography of our Most Worshipful Grand Master is not complete. Masons will continue to learn and gather wisdom through further association with him. It is my sincere hope and prayer that sufficient information has been provided herein to enable all Masons of Kentucky to appreciate the faithful discharge of your duties as Grand Master. You have greatly honored Plumb Lodge, and we appreciate you very much.