Centennial Lodge No. 4 History
Chartered Jan 18, 1876 (August10,1898)
On August 18, 1898, a significant moment in the history of Centennial Lodge No. 4 unfolded as the first informal meeting under the new charter took place. This gathering marked the beginning of a distinguished journey for the Lodge. The revered Samual Cook assumed the mantle of Worshipful Master, leading the brethren with wisdom and fortitude. As they convened, the air was palpable with anticipation and solemnity, laying the foundation for the noble principles and traditions that would come to characterize Centennial Lodge No. 4. This inaugural meeting symbolized the commencement of a legacy that has endured for generations, guiding and uniting Masons in their pursuit of enlightenment, brotherhood, and service.
On June 1, 1911, the membership roll call sheet from Centennial Lodge No. 4, stood as a testament to the strength and unity of our esteemed lodge at the time. The meticulous names inscribed on the sheet chronicled a community of dedicated individuals bound by principles of brotherhood, charity, and moral uprightness. Each signature represented a commitment to the tenets of Freemasonry and a pledge to support fellow members in their spiritual and personal growth. This historical artifact serves as a reminder of our enduring legacy and the profound impact that our members have had on our local community and beyond.
Past Worshipful Masters
Brother Samuel Cook 1898-1899
Brother Harry Jones 1899-1901
Brother Samuel Cook 1901-1902
Brother John F. Frazier 1902-1903
Brother Isaac G. Gilmore 1903-1904
Brother R. O. Johnson 1904-1905
Brother Edward Whipple 1905-1906
Brother Paul E. Spratlin 1906-1907
Brother William Russ 1907-1908
Brother J. N. Early 1908-1909
Brother Harry Jones 1909-1911
Brother Edward C. Tomlin 1911-1912
Brother J. L. Little 1911-1914
Brother Ernest Howard 1914-1916
Brother J. H. P. Westbrook 1916-1917
Brother George H. Whitsell 1917-1918
Brother Thomas J. Boyce 1918-1919
Brother Thomas J. Matthews 1919-1920
Brother Fred W. Perkins 1920-1921
Brother Joseph Young 1921-1922
Brother Jesse Douglas, Sr. 1922-1923
Brother R. W. Davis, Sr. 1923-1924
Brother O. C. Jenkins 1924-1925
Brother Thomas E. McClain 1925-1926
Brother William H. Lee 1926-1928
Brother Arthur Baker 1928-1930
Brother R. L. Bruce 1931-1933
Brother F. A. Kinney 1934
Brother Arthur C. Baker 1935-1938
Brother Roy Brown 1939-1940
Brother Arthur C. Baker 1941
Brother Joseph Myers 1942
Brother unknown 1943
Brother Ernest Howard 1944-1947
Brother A. T. Anderson 1948
Brother George W. Smith 1949
Brother Vernon Wilson 1950-1951
Brother Fred J. Lee, Jr. 1952-1953
Brother Charles E. Jackson, Sr. 1954-1955
Brother Robert Rucker 1956-1958
Brother Marion H. Douglas 1959
Brother Vernon Tinsley 1960
Brother Norman Harris 1961-1962
Brother Rufus Ikner 1963
Brother John Moore 1964-1965
Brother Jessie Williams 1966
Brother Ira Meadows 1967-1968
Brother Walter McGee 1969-1970
Brother Ferdinand Milton 1971
Brother Elmer S. McGee 1972-1973
Brother Edmond M. Coleman 1974-1975
Brother Hollies Jones 1976
Brother Donnell Kinnison 1977
Brother Harry Edwards 1978-1979
Brother Raymond Bailey 1980
Brother James E. Herndon 1981
Brother John Brown 1982
Brother Lenzie Jeter 1983-1984
Brother Freddie Harper 1985-1986
Brother James O’Hair 1987
Brother Richard B. Stewart 1988
Brother Roy Ward 1989
Brother Clinton Cheeseboro 1990-1991
Brother Cecil O. Owens, Sr. 1992
Brother Robert Phillips 1993
Brother Garland A. Osborne 1994
Brother Edmond B. Williams 1995-1996
Brother James L. English 1997
Brother Steven Anderson 1998
Brother Milton Dixon 1999-2000
Brother E. Brian Jackson 2001-2002
Brother Kent D. Ware 2003-2005
Brother Thomas Mickens 2005-2007
Brother Gregory Wilson 2008
Brother Keith Davenport 2009
Brother Hendrix Lewis 2010
Brother Michael Giles 2011
Brother Alex Burse 2012-2013
Brother Joel Mayes 2014-2015
Brother Victor Harris 2016-2017
Brother Demetrius Norment 2018-2019
Brother Vaughn Lee Sr. 2020-2021
Brother Mark Stewart 2022
Brother Mykhal Goodloe 2023
Most Worshipful Past Grand Masters
Brother John E. Fraizer 1883
Brother Edward C. Tumlin 1907-08
Brother William H. Lee 1934-35
Brother Robert Rucker 1965-67
Brother Rufus Ikner 1986-87
Brother Garland A. Osborne 2005-2007