Masons and Shriners

Larry Hamilton · Post by **Larry Hamilton** » 23 Nov 2004 11:17 am

I have seen the mention of some of our forumites being Masons and Shriners. How many Masons play steel? I am a 32nd degree Mason and Shriner.
Palo Duro Lodge No. 1239
Lubbock Scottish Rite
Khiva Shrine Center, Amarillo

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Keep pickin', Larry

Sonny Jenkins · Post by **Sonny Jenkins** » 23 Nov 2004 11:35 am

Count me in that illustrious and honorable group,,,although not very active. I think Herb Steiner is among us also.

Billy Easton · Post by **Billy Easton** » 23 Nov 2004 11:38 am

Me too. Mattoon Lodge #260 Blue Lodge, Mattoon, Illinois, 32nd degree, Valley of Danville, Illinois Scottish Rite, El Zaribah Temple, Phoenix, AZ

I believe that Don Helms is also a Mason

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Billy Easton
Casa Grande, AZ
Southwestern Steel Guitar Association

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Greg Simmons · Post by **Greg Simmons** » 23 Nov 2004 11:40 am

I'm not "on the square" but I was in DeMolay for a while when I was a teen...my late Grandpa was 32nd Degree Mason, Scottish Rite, was a Provost with Khartum Shrine; I used to think his Fez was the coolest thing when I was a little kid

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Sonny Priddy · Post by **Sonny Priddy** » 23 Nov 2004 11:52 am

32nd & Shrin. SONNY.

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George McLellan · Post by **George McLellan** » 23 Nov 2004 11:56 am

PM Virginia Lodge #264, 32º Scottish Rite, Aad Temple Shrine, Duluth, MN.

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SUAS U' PHIOB
Geo

Reece Anderson · Post by **Reece Anderson** » 23 Nov 2004 12:02 pm

I was raised Master Mason in Dallas Texas Lodge 147, and later went through the Scottish Rite for my 32nd degree then on to become a Shriner.

Larry Hamilton · Post by **Larry Hamilton** » 23 Nov 2004 12:03 pm

Hey this is great. So many replies so fast. I forgot to include Eastern Star, Daughters of the Nile and other Masonic or Shriner Lady organizations.

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Keep pickin', Larry

Fred Shannon · Post by **Fred Shannon** » 23 Nov 2004 12:05 pm

Pap and GranPap 32nd and I was in DeMolay for quite a spell. Petitioned and studying for EA and a little thing called Vietnam in 1962 interrupted my studies and I've never gotten back to it. My old GranPap was first Native American in this lodge 1928.

fred

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The spirit be with you!
If it aint got a steel, it aint real

Eddie Thomas · Post by **Eddie Thomas** » 23 Nov 2004 12:09 pm

Raised by my Dad in 1976, 32nd Degree and Shriner.

Larry Hamilton · Post by **Larry Hamilton** » 23 Nov 2004 12:10 pm

Greg, glad to hear your Grandpa was a Shriner. What are you waiting for? Get a petition and get on in. They are great orginizations having great fun doing great things for kids, widows and orphans.

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Keep pickin', Larry

Jody Cameron · Post by **Jody Cameron** » 23 Nov 2004 12:15 pm

I am a Master Mason.

J J Harmon · Post by **J J Harmon** » 23 Nov 2004 1:01 pm

Member Fickling Lodge 129 in Butler Ga. Raised in Jax Fl. 32 deg. Walked the hot sands in Lake City. Played with the Melody Boys of Morroco Temple. DeMolay Dad. Eastern Star Past Patron.

Steve Leonard · Post by **Steve Leonard** » 23 Nov 2004 1:06 pm

Me too!
York Lodge #12 - Maple Grove, Va.
Johnson Comandery #50
Royal Arch Masons of Virginia
York Rite - Jericho Temple Shriner

Walter Haynes · Post by **Walter Haynes** » 23 Nov 2004 1:31 pm

Master Mason, 257 Nashville, Tenn.

Jennings Ward · Post by **Jennings Ward** » 23 Nov 2004 2:01 pm

YES

JENNINGS

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Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 23 Nov 2004 2:05 pm

I was raised to the degree of Master Mason in Onion Creek Lodge #220, Austin TX. Among the brethren present were Bobby Bowman and Johnny Bush.

I am a 32nd degree Mason, but not a Shriner.

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Herb's Steel Guitar Pages
Texas Steel Guitar Association

Lee Baucum · Post by **Lee Baucum** » 23 Nov 2004 2:29 pm

I'm Past Master of McAllen Lodge #1110 AF&AM. I'm also both a Scottish Rite Mason and a York Rite Mason. Haven't joined the Shriners yet. Those guys are a little too wild for me!

Lee

Lee Baucum · Post by **Lee Baucum** » 23 Nov 2004 2:33 pm

Herb - Don't forget, I was there, too, by proxy!

Lee

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 23 Nov 2004 2:53 pm

Lee, absolutely. Brother Lee Baucum was there completely in spirit, and in fact was one of the men who finally nudged me enough to complete my petition. He also presented me, in absentia at my raising, the beginning of my personal Masonic library.

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Herb's Steel Guitar Pages
Texas Steel Guitar Association

Lynn Owsley · Post by **Lynn Owsley** » 23 Nov 2004 2:59 pm

Master,1976 John B. Garrett #711 Nashville, Tn.
Scottish Rite 32 in 1977 Nashville, Tn.
Shrine in 1977 AlMenah Temple Nashville,Tn.
Hey Walter, aren't you 711 also instead of #257?
Im very proud to be a part of this group of men!

Dr. Hugh Jeffreys · Post by **Dr. Hugh Jeffreys** » 23 Nov 2004 3:06 pm

I was raised in 1954: Lodge 118, Memphis. Master Mason. I'll bet if Ole Barne's computer were up, he'd probably say Count Me In. John Hughey has also been ENLIGHTENED. I think Barney Miller is 32nd. ---j---

Ben Lawson · Post by **Ben Lawson** » 23 Nov 2004 4:33 pm

I went through to the Shrine but I met some hard financial times and was forced to drop out, but I understand that it's whats in a mans heart so....
I believe Scotty, Russ Wever and George McClellan are still active.

John Steele · Post by **John Steele** » 23 Nov 2004 4:38 pm

Renfrew Lodge #122, Renfrew, Ontario.
-John

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 23 Nov 2004 5:05 pm

Ware Shoals Lodge #306, Ware Shoals, S.C.
GLAD TO BE HERE![This message was edited by Stephen Gambrell on 23 November 2004 at 05:06 PM.]