1984

Worshipful Joseph Francis Thornton

Initiated: 5/20/1963, Passed: 7/1/1963, Raised: 7/15/1963 (Atlantic Lodge No. 2) Member, Norfolk Scottish Rite: 1965 Affiliated, Kempsville Lodge No. 196: 1975 Member, Khedive Shrine: 1975 Director, Khedive Hillbillies: 2002 Trustee, Kempsville Lodge: 2005 - 2023 Life Member in Perpetuity: 2009 More 60-Year Veteran: 2023

Lodge Officers

left to right

1. Bill Nolan - Tiler
2. Ray Hall - Junior Deacon
3. Charlie Paramore - Marshal
4. Woody Pick - Musician
5. Jim Gardner - Senior Steward
6. Bobby Spruill - Chaplain
7. Jimmy Wilder - Junior Warden
8. George Wallace - Treasurer
9. Joe Thornton - Worshipful Master
10. Bill Pierce - Secretary
11. Mark Morris - Junior Steward
12. Wally Pittard - Senior Warden
13. Ralph Ward - Senior Deacon

left to right

1. Jimmy Wilder - Junior Warden
2. Joe Thornton - Worshipful Master
3. Wally Pittard - Senior Warden

Commemorative Coffee Cup

Coffee cup given to the Brethren in recognition of Kempsville's 30th Anniversary Year.

The Ashlar - January 1984

Courtesy of Worshipful Joe Thornton

Official Visit of the District Deputy Grand Master - March 13, 1984

Photo courtesy of Worshipful Joe Thornton
left to right

1. George Wallace - District Deputy Grand Master
2. Joe Thornton - Worshipful Master

Achievement Award

Official Visit of the Grand Master - June 12, 1984

Letter From District Deputy Grand Master - November 24, 1984

Courtesy of Worshipful Joe Thornton

Inscription in Masonic Bible from Brother Milton Harrell

Thanks Brother Milton for inviting me to Kempsville Lodge, the Shrine and the Hillbillie Unit. It all changed my life forever and brought me an abundance of friends and Brothers I could never have dreamed of. Through this Masonic fraternity, I have found the true meaning of fellowship and Brotherhood. Thank you again and may God bless.

Past Masters Certificate and Wallet Card

Courtesy of Worshipful Joe Thornton
Past Master's Certificate and Wallet Card presented to Worshipful Joe Thornton upon completion of his year as Worshipful Master.

Notable Visitor

Brother Bud Marchman visits Kempsville Lodge in April of 1984. Brother Marchman would affiliate with Kempville Lodge in 2007.

Lodge Of Sorrow

• Jim Nevel Nicks - 02/10/1984
• James Lyle Mann - 02/18/1984
• William Gilbert Harris - 04/01/1984
• Allan Gilford McLellan - 07/13/1984
• W∴ Levi Harold Jackson - 08/22/1984
• Daniel Howard Evans - 10/26/1984

Roster Cover

Courtesy of Worshipful Joe Thornton

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