W.A. Grapes (1908-1976); Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana
Submitted by Kathy LaCombe-Tell
Source: History ~ The Road to Success 
Jeff Davis Bank and Trust Company
Submitted July 2004
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"The founding fathers of Jeff Davis Bank are local people 
with a serious vested interest in the success of Jennings' 
first home-owned bank. The impact on the bank and the 
community is noted by brief stories of these early leaders."

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W.A. GRAPES (1908-1976) was a pioneer in the booming oil
industry located around Jennings. At the time of his death, 
he had been a resident of Lafayette for 24 years, retiring 
in 1974 as President of Gradome Drilling Company. In addition 
to helping establish Jeff Davis Bank, he was active in the 
formation of the Jennings Little Theatre. He was a charter 
member, past president, and served on the board of directors 
of the prestigious Petroleum Club of Lafayette and was one 
of the original founders of LAGCOE, an annual oil company 
show in Lafayette.