Jachin Kempsville Lodge Jachin
4869 Princess Anne Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
757-467-9869
www.kempsvillelodge.org Stated Meetings 2nd Tuesday @ 7:00PM
Dinner @ 6:00PM
Work Nights @ 7:00PM

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
Life Member in Perpetuity: 2009

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

Photos courtesy of Worshipful Joe Thornton
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

Courtesy of Worshipful Joe Thornton

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.

Sincerely,
Your friend and Brother.
Joe Thornton

Lodge Of Sorrow

Roster Cover


Courtesy of Worshipful Joe Thornton

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