Kempsville Lodge No. 196
Kempsville Lodge No. 196
Chartered in 1955, Kempsville Lodge No. 196, A.F. & A.M. is one of the largest and most active Masonic Lodges in Virginia. In addition to the Masonic Lodge, we're the home of the Kempsville Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, Bethel 42 International Order of Job's Daughters, and the Kempsville Chapter of the Order of DeMolay.
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Our condolences to our English brethren on the passing of the Queen’s husband, Prince Phillip, who was 99 and was married to the Queen for 73 years.
April 9th, 7:50 am
RIP😢
Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth’s husband, was initiated into the Navy Lodge No. 2612.
Thank you Kempsville Lodge. He was a wonderful public servant and a great support for the Queen. RIP Sir.😥
This is where you wind up when you travel a westerly course.
April 8th, 4:32 pm
On the road to Joppa !😁.
From our Friend and Brother Doug Williams, baseball historian and author.
April 8th, 12:47 pm
Of interest, as related to our Brit-Brothers: masonicfind.com/freemasonry-the-british-monarchy
Which Members of The Royal Family Are Freemasons?
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Are there any members of the British Royal Family who are also Freemasons? Yes, there are a few. Learn more about the British Monarchy & Freemasonry here.April 8th, 11:11 am
On Good Friday, April 2, 2021, Herbert ”Boyd” Foxwell, 85, passed away peacefully after complications from CMML2 and a rare platelet disorder. Boyd was born in Norfolk, Virginia on December 13, 1935 to the late Robert H. Foxwell and Ida G. Foxwell. He graduated from Granby High School. He was raised in South Norfolk Lodge No. 339 and was a Member of Kempsville Lodge No. 196 and a Noble of Khedive Shrine. In the Shrine, he was a member of the Drum & Bugle Corps and Clown Unit. He enjoyed entertaining children at the Shriner’s Hospitals and marching in parades as a clown.
In January 1981, he married the love of his life, Deborah Gregory Foxwell. Their marriage lasted over 40 years and leaves behind a very strong legacy of love, family and happiness.
Boyd enjoyed working, playing golf and he never retired. He was still working two days a week up until he passed away. Loving and supporting his family was his number one priority. He was beloved by so many and never met a stranger! His ability to make others feel welcome, quick wit, and positive attitude were why others were instantly drawn to him.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Deborah (DeDe) Gregory Foxwell; his daughter, Debra Foxwell Thrasher (Fred); his granddaughter, Lauren Brooke Smithson (Ryan); and his great-granddaughter, Callie Brooke Grose. He was surrounded in his life by “his girls” as he called them: DeDe, Debra, Brooke and Callie. Also survived are his brother, L. David Foxwell; his sister-in-law, Dorothy Foxwell; and his nieces and nephews, whom he loved dearly.
The family will receive friends during A Celebration of Life at a later date. The details will be published in the newspaper at that time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children at www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/shc/donate. Condolences may be offered online at www.kellumfuneralhome.com.
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Prayers of comfort and peace to the family.
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April 7th, 6:30 am
Possibly.
4-8-2021. 7:00 PM , Lake Drummond . My next visit, anyone care to join me??
Great meeting today with our Brothers from Somerset, England. We talked for almost 1 1/2 hrs and Brother Chris showed us some of his regalia from his days in the Queen’s Royal Horse Guards. Needless to say we were all very impressed.
What a wonderful group of Brothers!
April 4th, 9:48 pm
Eat your heart out Karl W "MOTY"...
It was great fun! They say every cloud has a silver lining and this has been mine!!
Made the drive home quite enjoyable.
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