Willard Ray Fuller, PGM 1993-1994

Brother Willard Ray Fuller was born January 20, 1940 to the Rev. Percy Smith and Mary Essie Fuller. Brother Fuller attended DeKalb County Public School and was graduated in 1957. He continued his education at Snead State Junior College and later attended the Technical School of Alamance where he received a degree in Industrial Supervision. He is married to the former Nancy Privett of Stevenson. They have three children; Brent, Patrick and Heather; and two Grandchildren, Chad and Corey. Willard and Nancy are members of The First Baptist Church of Fyffe.

Brother Fuller was Initiated an Entered Apprentice Mason March 27,1979; passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft April 10, 1979; and raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason May 30, 1979.

He received the Grand Lodge Proficiency Certificate in 1981 and was appointed Assistant District Lecturer by Grand Master Hermon Taylor in 1982. Brother Fuller served the Office of Senior Grand Deacon in 1983 under Grand Master Jack Smith. Appointed to the Committee on Work in 1984 by Grand Master Harris Henderson, he served as a member of that committee until 1989, at which time he was appointed Chairman of the Committee on Work by Grand Master David L. Shirey. Elected to the Office of Junior Grand Warden in November 1990, he has progressed through the Offices of Senior Grand Warden and Deputy Grand Master. On November 17, 1993 Brother Fuller was elected to the Office of Grand Master of Masons of the State of Alabama.

Most Worshipful Brother Fuller is employed by Kappler USA in Rainsville, Alabama.

Robert L. Jones, PGM 1992-1993

Robert L. Jones, the son of Claude and Dessie Jones, was born August 11, 1928, in Franklin County, Alabama. He attended the Franklin County and Russellville City Schools. Following his Graduation from Russellville High School in 1948, Brother Jones joined the United Sates Navy. Honorably discharged from the Navy, he began a career in Public Works. Brother Jones served twelve years with the Gas Board of Russellville, six years with the Electric Board and was employed by Ford Motor Company at the time of his retirement in 1989. He served on the City Council of Russellville for seven years, during which time he completed a course in City Management from the University of Alabama.

Robert was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in Russellville Lodge No. 371 in October 1970 and has served his Lodge as Worshipful Master two years. Distinguishing himself as District Lecturer of District Number 4 for four years, he later served on the Grand Lodge Committee on Work for six years, one of which he served as Chairman.

Elected to the office of Junior Grand Warden in November 1989, he has progressed through the line to his present office of Grand Master of Masons, a York Rite Mason, a Scottish Rite Mason-KCCH, and a Shriner.

He met, courted and married Miss Cassie McCarley in 1950. Robert and Cassie have one Son, one Daughter and seven Grandchildren. An active member of North Russellville Baptist Church, Robert has served on the Board of Deacons for thirty-one years and is presently their Chairman.

Robert is truly a man who has served his Country, his Community, his Family, his God and his Masonry.

Warren Malcolm Killingsworth, PGM 1991-1992

Brother Warren Malcolm Killingsworth was born in Dothan, Alabama May 24, 1930, the second of three sons, to Philip B. and Martha Choran Killingsworth. He attended public schools in Dothan and graduated in 1948. Malcolm was married to Helen Lewis January 12, 1951.

Corporal Warren M. Killingsworth was activated with the 31st Infantry Division January 16, 1951 and was honorably discharged from the United States Army September 9, 1952. He was employed by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Oct. 24, 1950 as a yard switchman and retired from CSX Transportation as a yard foreman May 29, 1991.

The following is a list of his Masonic affiliations and dates:
Initiated in Pythagoras Lodge No. 659 by Wayne Millholland, Feb. 23, 1971. Passed in Pythagoras Lodge No. 659 by Aubrey Earl Simpler, March 9, 1971. Raised in Pythagoras Lodge
No. 659 by Hermon Taylor, March 23, 1971. Recited Master Mason proficiency April 13, 1971.  Received York Rite degrees in Jackson St. Temple Montgomery, Aug. 28, 1971. Initiated into
Alcazar Shrine Temple, Phenix City, Sept. 4, 1971. Received 4th thru 32° AASR Dothan, March 5, 1972. High Priest Dothan Chapter No. 113 R.A.M., 1974-75. Charter Member Alabama York
Rite College No. 51, 1974. Anointed High Priesthood, Feb 24, 1975. Venerable Master Dothan Lodge of Perfection, 1975. Illustrious Master Dothan Council No. 68, R.&S.M., 1975-76. Order of The Silver Trowel, Feb. 23, 1976. Eminent Commander Dothan Commandery No. 25 Knights Templar, 1976-77. Wise Master Dothan Chapter of Rose Croix, 1976. District Lecturer 28th District, Nov. 17, 1976 to Nov. 21, 1979. Master of Kadosh Dothan Consistory, 1977. Worshipful Master Pythagoras Lodge No. 659, 1977-78. Royal Order Of Scotland in New Orleans, LA, Oct. 1, 1977. Investiture of Knight Commander Court of Honor Dothan, Dec. 10, 1977. Commander Dothan Council of Kadosh AASR, 1978. Knight Crusader Of The Cross, Feb. 25, 1980. Knight of The York Cross of Honour in Woodland Temple, July 12, 1980. Member, Templar Jurisprudence Committee, Grand Commandery, 1979-80. Member Committee On Work Grand Lodge Of Alabama, Nov. 21, 1979 to Nov. 23, 1988. Chairman Committee On Work 1981-82. Chairman Committee On Work, Grand York Rite Bodies of AL 1983-84. Coroneted 33° AASR in Birmingham, AL, Dec. 10, 1983. Red Cross of Constantine, St. Bernard Conclave, Mobile, Jan. 4, 1986. Grand Master of The First Veil, Grand: Chapter R.A.M., Feb. 23, 1987. Currently serving as Grand Captain of The Host, Grand Chapter R.A.M. of Alabama. Received degrees in Vulcan Chapter No. 22 Knight Masons, Mobile, Nov. 12, 1988. Elected Junior Grand Warden—Grand Lodge Of Alabama, Nov. 23, 1988. Elected Senior Grand Warden—Grand Lodge of Alabama, Nov. 22, 1989. Elected Deputy Grand Master—Grand Lodge Of Alabama, Nov. 21, 1990. Elected Grand Master Of Masons in Alabama, Nov. 20, 1991.

Malcolm and Helen attend Piney Grove United Methodist Church where he is currently serving on the Board of Trustees.

E. Wayne Lucas, PGM 1990-1991

At the closing session of the 170th Annual Communication of the M.W. Grand Lodge of F. & A.M. of Alabama on November 21, 1990 Brother E. Wayne Lucas was elevated to the highest office Masonry can bestow upon a brother, that of Grand Master of Masons of Alabama.

Brother Lucas was born in Shelby County Alabama on July 3, 1944, the son of James T. and Sarah H. Lucas. He was educated in the Shelby County Public School System. He graduated from Thompson High School in Alabaster, Alabama in 1963. He furthered his education by attending the University of Montevallo and the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.

Brother Lucas began his start in Masonry when he was initiated an Entered Apprentice on July 23, 1968, Passed to the degree of Fellowcraft, August 13, 1968, and Raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason on September 10, 1968 in Corinthian Lodge No. 462, Alabaster, Alabama. He went on to serve his Lodge as Worshipful Master in 1973-1974. Also served as Secretary for seven years. He received his Grand Lodge Certificate of Proficiency on August 24, 1973. In 1977 he was appointed District Lecturer by M.W. Brother Robert C. Coley in District No. 24, and in 1978 Assistant District Lecturer of District No. 12, by M.W. Brother G. S. Borden, where he served until November 1980 when he was appointed Chairman of the Committee on Work by M.W. Brother James F. Glasgow. Following this year he returned to serve as Lecturer until he was Elected Junior Grand Warden in 1987.

Brother Lucas is a member of Birmingham Scottish Rite, Birmingham Metro York Rite, Zamora Shrine Temple, Knights of Mecca Shrine Unit, Alabaster Chapter No. 476 O.E.S. and Court No. 1 Order of the Amaranth at Birmingham. He holds Honorary memberships in Hueytown Lodge No. 843 and the Grand Lodge of F. & A.M. of Florida. He is also Grand Representative of Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Florida.

He is a member of Elliottsville Cumberland Presbyterian Church where he is an Ordained Elder, and has served as Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, Choir Member and Youth Director.

He also served 12 years as an elected City Council Member for his home town of Alabaster.

Brother Lucas is married to Gloria Willis Lucas of Columbiana, Alabama and has two sons, Michael and Jason, and one daughter Kristy. He has worked for the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department for the past seventeen years. Gloria is Deputy Clerk for the Shelby County Commission.

J. C. Brady, PGM 1989-1990

Brother Brady was born May 4, 1919 in Randolph County, Alabama. He was graduated from Randolph County High School in 1937. He served in the Field Artillery of the U.S. Army and is a member of the American Legion. After 39 years service as a Chief Inspector in Quality Control he was retired from Allied Chemical and Celotex Corporation.

Brother Brady is married to Retha Nix Brady and is the father of three sons and one daughter.

He is Methodist and holds membership in the following: Fairfield Masonic, Past Master; Birmingham Metro York Rite and K.Y.C.H.; Valley of Birmingham Scottish Rite and K.C.C.H; Fairfield Scottish Rite Club, Past President; Past Patron, Belle Ash Chapter O.E.S.; Past President, Fairfield Lions Club; member Red Cross of Constantine; White Shrine of Jerusalem; Knight Masons, and Zamora Shrine Temple.

Brother Brady is a faithful and energetic worker in Masonry and is destined to be an Outstanding leader of the Craft.

David L. Shirey, PGM 1988-1989

Brother Shirey began his Masonic career by being initiated in Fyffe Lodge #697 on May 11, 1979, passed to the degree of Fellowcraft on May 25, 1979 and raised to the degree of Master Mason on May 31, 1979. He received his Certificate of Proficiency on the Ritual in March, 1981. He served his Lodge as Master during the 1981-82 Masonic year. He began serving the Grand Lodge when he was appointed Assistant District Lecturer of District #7 in 1981. He served as District Lecturer in 1982 and was appointed as a member of the Committee on Work the same year. In 1983 Brother Shirey served as Chairman of the Committee on Work. In 1984 he was appointed again to the Committee on Work for Group 1. In November 1985 Brother Shirey was elected Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Alabama and has advanced through the Grand Lodge Chairs to be elected Most Worshipful Grand Master at the November 1988 Grand Lodge Session.

Brother Shirey is a member of the Huntsville Scottish Rite Bodies, the DeKalb-Jackson York Rite Bodies, Cahaba Shrine Temple, Royal Order of Scotland, Rainsville Chapter Order of Eastern Star, and the DeKalb-Jackson Square and Compass Club.

Brother Shirey was born the son of Cecil G. Shirey and Lillie Mitchell Shirey on September 13, 1948 in DeKalb County, Alabama. He attended public schools in DeKalb County and graduated from Plainview High School in 1966. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy from 1967 to 1970. After fulfilling his military obligation he returned to Alabama and began his college studies at Northeast State where he graduated with honors.

Brother Shirey and his wife, the former Carolyn Sue Hays of Rainsville, are the parents of a daughter, Christa. They reside in Rainsville, where Brother Shirey is employed as Vice President of Manufacturing of Grenoble Mills, Inc. His wife Sue is a computer operator with Farmers Telephone Cooperative in Rainsville.

Floyd Hambrick, Jr., PGM 1987-1988

At the final session of the 167th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Alabama, Brother Floyd Hambrick, Jr. was installed as Grand Master, on Wednesday, November 18, 1987.

Brother Hambrick is a member of Scottsboro Lodge No. 359, Scottsboro, Alabama. He was initiated an Entered Apprentice September 22, 1962 in Holly Grove Lodge No. 323, Princeton, Alabama, and was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason, October 13/1962. He served as Worshipful Master of Holly Grove Lodge No. 323 in 1966 and 1967. After serving in the U.S. Army, he transferred to Scottsboro Lodge No. 359, Scottsboro, Alabama, June 12, 1971. He received his Grand Lodge Certificate of Proficiency in 1971 and was appointed District Lecturer by Grand Master Wilbur O. Harden in 1977. He was appointed to serve as a member of the Committee on Work by Grand Master James F. Glasgow and served as Chairman of the Committee in 1982.

Brother Hambrick is a member of the North West Alabama Proficiency Club; Valley of Huntsville Scottish Rite Bodies and is a 32° KCCH; Fort Payne York Rite Bodies; Jackson County Shrine Club; Noble of Cahaba Shrine Temple, where he served as Chairman of the Blue Lodge Degree Team; a member of Scottsboro Chapter No. 202, Order of the Eastern Star, Jackson and DeKalb Square and Compass Club as Secretary; and Chairman of DeMolay Advisory Council, Jackson County Chapter.

He is married to the former Carmen Janice Haney, of Valley Head, Alabama. They have four children and three grand children, and presently resides at Route 2, Section, Alabama. A native of Jackson County, he was born October 4, 1940, at Trenton, Alabama. He attended Jackson County Schools and graduated in 1959 from Princeton High School, Princeton, Alabama. He is currently employed at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama.

Marvin Eugene Leachman, PGM 1986-1987

Marvin Eugene Leachman, more popularly known as “Cotton”, was born in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, on February 15, 1928, the son of our late Brother James Fredrick and Ollie Mae Leachman. He was educated in the Birmingham Public Schools and later moved to Prichard, Alabama. In February, 1983, after more than thirty years of service with the Prichard Fire Department, he retired with the rank of Captain. He is, currently, self-employed as a painting and house-washing contractor. In July, 1946, Brother “Cotton” was married to the former Earline Goins, and they are the parents of five children and eight grandchildren. At the present time, they reside in the Eight Mile community and are very active in the Shady Pines Baptist Church of Whistler. He serves the Church as its Minister of Music.Brother Leachman began his Masonic career in Bowen Lodge No. 240, a little more than thirty years ago. He was initiated an Entered Apprentice on August 16, 1956; passed to the Degree

Ralph Harris Henderson, Sr., PGM 1985-1986

The final session of the 165th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Alabama selected Bro. R. Harris Henderson, Sr. Grand Master. He was installed at the final session November 20, 1985.

A member of Wilson Williams Lodge No. 351, Phenix City, Alabama, Bro. Henderson was initiated an Entered Apprentice on November 8, 1966 and was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on February 7, 1967. He served his Lodge as Worshipful Master in 1972 and was appointed Assistant Lecturer of District 20 by Grand Master J.E. Brackin. Grand Master Wilbur 0. Harden appointed him to the Committee on Work in 1976, where he served for seven years.

He served as head of all three of the Phenix City York Rite Bodies. Also, he served as Chaplain and Prelate of these Bodies. He is a member of the Knights York Cross of Honor, Bandar Grotto, Scottish Rite and St. Asaph Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine.

He is married to the former Faye Harvey. They have two children, Martha Ellis and Ralph H., Jr. He is a member of Lakewood Baptist Church where he is a Deacon and Sunday school teacher.

J. B. Robinson, Jr., PGM 1984-1985

The 164th Annual Communication of the Alabama Grand Lodge elevated Brother J. B. Robinson, Jr. to the highest office in Masonry at the final session, held November 21, 1984, in the Governor’s House Motel.

Brother Robinson was initiated an Entered Apprentice in Jefferson Valley Lodge No. 795 on January 19, 1950 and passed to the degree of Fellowcraft on February 2, 1950 and raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason on February 16, 1950. Five years later in June 1955, he was elected Master of his lodge, and served until June 1956. He also served as Treasurer and instructor for several years. He was appointed assistant Lecturer in 1961 and served as Junior Grand Deacon under Grand Master, Brother James Cooper. He served on the Committee on Work from 1977 until 1981 when he was elected Junior Grand Warden in the Grand Lodge Line.

His other Masonic affiliations include membership in the Bessemer York Rite Bodies and Zamora Shrine Temple where he is a member of the Knights of Mecca Unit. He is also a member of the Scottish Rite, and Eastern Star, and The Royal Order of Scotland.

He was born in Centreville, Ala. on December 22, 1923 and graduated from high school there. He married the former Annie Howell on July 14, 1948 and they have one daughter, Sharon, and one grandson, Jason. They attend the Baptist Church.
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Jack Smith, PGM 1983-1984

Brother Jack Smith was elevated to the highest office Masonry can bestow when the 163rd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of F. & A. M. at the closing session and was installed Wednesday, November 23, 1983.

Brother Smith made his start in Masonry when he was initiated an Entered Apprentice of Clarence Lodge No. 708, Sneads Cross Road, in Blount County. He was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason November 17, 1952, one month after he was initiated. He went on to serve his lodge three times as Worshipful Master. He received his Grand Lodge Proficiency Certificate Dec. 1973 and M. W. Grand Master
Joseph Brackin gave him his first appointment, that of assistant Lecturer of District 9A, where he served through 1975. He was Lecturer of District 9 during 1976 when he was appointed to the Committee on Work. He was serving the Committee as Chairman when he was elected Junior Grand Warden.

The son of Jessie David and Lona Smith, Brother Smith was born in Liberty, Blount County, Alabama on March 21, 1925. He received his education in the Blount County schools before entering the U. S. Army, where he served during World War II. He was discharged in early 1946. He returned to Horton, Alabama where he lives today. He furthered his education by attending University of Alabama (night school) for a period of two years.

On July 24, 1946 he married the former Nelladeen McMurry and they have two sons, Kenneth Jearold Smith of Talladega and Johnny E. Smith, of Horton. They are all Baptist.
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Charter Lee Nicholson, PGM 1982-1983

Brother Nicholson began his Masonic career by being initiated in Nunn-Oden Lodge No. 398 in Hartselle on May 9,1969, passed May 27,1969, and raised May 31,1969. He received his Certificate of Proficiency on the Ritual in July 1970. He served his Lodge as Master during the 1971-72 Masonic Year. He has since served his Lodge as Treasurer and Secretary.

He began serving the Grand Lodge when he was appointed a Member of the Committee on Special Gifts to the Masonic Home in November 1972. He was appointed Lecturer of the Second District in November of 1973. He has served on the Committee on Work from November 1974 until November 1980. He chaired that committee in the 1978-79 Masonic Year. He is also a member of the Birmingham Scottish Rite Bodies and the Northwest Alabama proficiency Club of which he is a Past-president.

Brother Nicholson was born the son of Brother Garvice G. Nicholson and Lucille Perkins Nicholson on February 20, 1941 in Walker County, Alabama.

He attended public schools in Marion and Morgan Counties graduating from Morgan County High School in Hartselle in 1958. He began his undergraduate study at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa and finished at Auburn University receiving his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1962. After some graduate work at the University in Birmingham, He returned to Hartselle and since has been associated with his father and uncle in the family owned Ford Dealership.

Brother Nicholson and his wife, the former Carolyn Rodgers of Hartselle, are the parents of three children: Cambia, Charter, Jr., and Christy.