Mackenzie Lodge No. 1327, A.F. & A.M.

We are so proud of all of our members, but want to take this opportunity to introduce our
Special Members
who have outstanding records of Masonic Service.
And friends who have made contribution to the Masonic Order.

Melvin Dallas Lakey

Born: September 29, 1900 in Union, Iowa, was raised to a Master Mason on May 23, 1924, in the Osage Lodge No. 102,
Osage, Iowa. He affiliated with Fabens Lodge No. 1202 in Fabens, Texas, of which he is a Charter Member, on June 1, 1991,
Brother Lakey, affiliated with Mackenzie Lodge No. 1327 on June 10, 1950. He received his 50 year service award on
June 25, 1977, and on May 3, 1991 was presented with his 65 year service award. On June 21, 1994, Brother Lakey received
his 70 year service award along with a standing round of applause.

Herman Frederick Heath

Born: July 4, 1905 in Palestine, Texas, was raised to a Master Mason on May 11, 1936 in the Brownfield Lodge No. 903,
Brownfield, Texas of which he is a Charter Member. Brother Heath ,affiliated with Mackenzie Lodge No. 1327 on June 10,
1950. He received his 50 year service award on June 14, 1994. On March 23, 1996, Brother Heath was presented with his
60 year service award at the home of his family in Arlington, Texas.

John Paul Watts, Jr.

Born: August 17, 1916 in Greenfield, Ohio, was raised to a Master Mason on January 17, 1938 in the Greenfield Lodge No. 318,
Greenfield, Ohio, of which he is a Charter Member. He affiliated with Mackenzie Lodge No. 1327 on June 1, 1950. He received
his 50 year service award on June 20, 1994 and his 60 year service award on January 20, 1997.

Joseph L. White, Jr.

Born: August 14, 1913 in Taylor, Texas, was raised to a Master Mason on February 26, 1946. At the Hill City Lodge
No. 456 in Austin, Texas. Brother White affiliated with Mackenzie Lodge No. 1327 on October 18, 1963. He is a Past
Master of Mackenzie Lodge No. 1327 for the year of 1971-1972. Became a Life member and an Endowed member
on July 18, 1989 . He is a Past District Deputy Grand Master for 1988-1989 for District 93-B.
Brother White received his 50 year service award on March 9, 1996.

Charles M. Johnson

Born: May 26, 1916 in Foard County Texas, was raised to a Master Mason on June 16, 1944, at Amarillo Lodge No. 731,
in Amarillo, Texas. Brother Johnson affiliated with Mackenzie Lodge No. 1327 on January 18, 1957. He is a Past Master of
Mackenzie Lodge No. 1327 for the years of 1963-1964. He received his 50 year service award on June 21, 1994.

Richard Rudolph "Rudy" Richter

Born: February 4, 1917 in Johnson City, Texas, was raised to a Master Mason on June 17, 1946, at Abernathy Lodge
No. 1142, in Abernathy, Texas. Brother Richter affiliated as a Dual member with Mackenzie Lodge No. 1327 on
April 20, 1973. He is a Past Master of Abernathy Lodge No. 1142 and Mackenzie Lodge No. 1327. He also hold an
Endowed Membership in both Lodges. He received the Golden Trowel Award from Mackenzie Lodge No. 1327
on September 13, 1995, and his 50 year service award on October 13, 1995.

Henry "Gean" Nunn

Born: March 30, 1927 in Hale County, Texas, was raised to a Mater Mason on October 26, 1948, at Abernathy Lodge
No. 1142, in Abernathy, Texas. Brother Nunn affiliated with Mackenzie Lodge No. 1327 on August 15, 1995.
He received his 25 year award from Abernathy Lodge No. 1142 on October 26, 1973, and his 50 year service
award from Mackenzie Lodge No. 1327, and installed as Worshipful Master on June 27, 1998.

Additional Special Mention

Wayne Edward Cobb--------- 1974-1975, DDGM. District 93-B
David Moore Sears------------ 1993-1994, DDGM. District 93-B
Billy Felman Stafford---------- 1994-1995, DDGM. District 93-B
Walt Crimmins-------------------1997-1998, DDGM, District 93-B
Larry Massingill-----------------2000-2001,DDGM, District 93-B
Mrs. Betty Morrison, Community Builder Award February 11, 1995
Richard Rudolph Richter, Golden Trowel Award September 13, 1995
Billy Felman Stafford, Golden Trowel Award June 15, 1996
Thomas John "T.J." Jones, Golden Trowel Award June 21, 1996

Mackenzie Lodge No. 1327 has at present, 26 Past Masters still active in Lodge and 17 Endowed Members.

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