Memorial & Condolences
Ill. Joseph L. Thomas, 33°
"A life of service is a life well-lived. To the East he returns, leaving a legacy of wisdom and light."
Past Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander (Emeritus)
GGMC Assembly of Grand Masters, and Past Masters Celebrating the Good Works, Square Work of Our beloved Past Emeritus P. Sovereign Grand Commander Ill. Otis F. Clopton 33rd . 3/20/24
With profound respect and heartfelt gratitude, we honor the life and legacy of Illustrious Joseph L. Thomas 33°, whose unwavering dedication and visionary leadership shaped the United Supreme Council of the Southern and Western Jurisdiction (A.A.S.R.) for more than four decades. He insisted on inclusion of the younger members so that they one day could step up and lead with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding.
Illustrious Thomas devoted his life to service—not only to the Military as a Colonel but to the State of Louisiana, to his Church, Community, Masonry Orders, and Fraternity (Alpha Phi Alpha). His commitment was marked by tireless effort, steadfast integrity, and an enduring passion for uplifting others. For over 40 years, he worked diligently to strengthen our organization, ensuring its growth and stability while preserving its cherished traditions and passing down a legacy of leadership and knowledge.
Past Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander
Ill. Otis F. Clopton , 33°
"His journey through the degrees of life was marked by strength and silent wisdom. He will be dearly missed."
Brothers and Sisters, The dreaded messenger of death has come into the ranks taking our dear Illustrious Otis F. Clopton 33°. Brother Clopton was the Past Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander of the United Supreme Council, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the Southern and Western Jurisdiction, United States of America, it’s Territories and Dependencies Auxiliaries and Departments. He was Faithful to the craft until the very end. His presence at our assemblies was a blessing to all." His vision was to find balance in moving our Order into the 21st Century with technology, yet keeping hold to the ancient and sacred traditions. Please keep his family in prayer.
Brother Clopton would ask that In lieu of Flowers, please consider a donation to: American Cancer Society, or other groups researching prostate cancer disparities in black men.
Ill. Otis F. Clopton 33⁰
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In Loving Memory
(2 Timothy (2:3-4)
You have carried the Bloodstained
Banner as far as you could...
Well done good and
faithful solders.
Brothers and Sisters, it is with a sad and heavy heart that I inform you that we have loss a Brother, Companion, Sir. Knight, Nobel, Inspector General, and Friend. Due to a fatal accident he was suddenly taken from us and removed from our ranks. Unfortunately we have to say farewell to our unique and Noble Brother Ill. Lamont Robinson 33°
I say unique for so many reasons, but one that stands out the most is the dedication, love, and energy that he gave to help make our United Supreme Council and all it Affiliations, Auxiliaries, and Departments the Best that it could be. He was a high ranking Mason that was elected to Key Officer position in "EVERY HOUSE."
He was a service to humanity as a medical professional and as a shinning example to others as a life well-lived. To the East he returns, leaving a legacy of wisdom and light."
In Loving Memory of
Ill. Brother Lamont Robinson 33°
Ill. Dr. Donald Appleton 33°/ 95°
(Secretary General Emeritus)
You are missed...
Well Done Sr. Knight... Good and Faithful Solder... You Carried Well That Blood Stained Banner... You Truly Lived the Tenants of Free Masonry as you Proudly Protected Her virtues with your Faithful Sword of Righteousness.
This memorial is In Loving Memory of our Dear Brother Ill. Dr. Donald Appleton 33°/ 95°.
Who has Transitioned to the Other side to Travel the Levels of Time where there is a Glorious Temple awaiting him...Not made with Human Hands.
Brother Appleton Transitioned to be with his loving wife in Glory on November 17, 2022... He is an irreplaceable part of the General Grand Masonic Congress, and the United Supreme Council Southern and Western Jurisdiction where he served in multiple officer positions as the Secretary for the G.G.M.C. and United G.G.M.C. He also was the 2nd in Command with the Supreme Grand Encampment of the Knights Templar of the United States of America. He was the Past Grand Master of the Great State of Illinois. He was a Companion, Nobel, and an Inspector General... Travel Light my Friend.