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Roy E. FrenchAddress:
215 Main
Latitude: N38 05.764 Longitude: W095 52.898 Email Address: frenchfoundation@embarqmail.com About this Exploration: ![]() Because Mr. French had to drop out of school during his 6th grade year to help support his family, he valued education. In 1981, he started the R.E. French Family Educational Foundation. Each year, the foundation awards qualified high school graduating seniors college scholarships in southeast Kansas and Doniphan county. In addition, they have given grants to the area libraries and schools.
Besides being an oilman, Mr. French was a beekeeper and a well known English Springer Spaniel trainer. He has been inducted into the Spaniel Field Trial Hall of Fame in Grand Junction, Tennessee.
On November 10, 2003, his family and friends said "Vaya Con Dios." A book could be written about the numerous stories of his generosity, accomplishments, awards, travels, and adventures. The foundation office is open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 12:00 noon and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Stop by to see photographs, articles and other memorabilia that depict his life. Sarah and Fran will be glad to give you a tour.
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