Robert M. Loflin

Robert Milton Loflin, Grand High Priest of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Texas was born in Lancaster, California on January 28, 1969. Robert works as a department manager for Formosa Plastics Corporation in Point Comfort, TX.

Robert was initiated into Lavaca Lodge No.36 in Port Lavaca, Texas on August 19, 1997, Passed on October 2, 1997, Raised on November 8, 1997, and is an Endowed Member. He served as Worshipful Master during the year 2002-2003. He served as District Deputy Grand Master for the 36th Masonic District in 2005, under Grand Master Elmer Murphy. He is also a charter member of Frontier Lodge No.28 and Tranquility Lodge and an associate member of Texas Lodge of Research. Robert is a Sam Houston Hall of Fame Member and serves on the Board of Directors for the Grand Lodge Library and Museum.

Robert was Exalted on November 21, 1998, into Port Lavaca Chapter No. 338. He served as High Priest in 2001 and 2010, and as District Deputy Grand High Priest for the 24th Capitular District in 2004 under Past Grand High Priest Don L. Smith. He is a plural member of Beeville Chapter No. 191, and is also a member of the Order of High Priesthood.

Robert was Greeted in Port Lavaca Council No. 275 on November 21, 1998. He served as Thrice Illustrious Master in 2001, and was the District Deputy Grand Master for the 24th Cryptic District in 2004 under Grand Master Robert P. Walker. He currently is serving again as Thrice Illustrious Master. He is a plural member of Beeville Chapter No. 129, and Robert Morris Eglin Council No. 415. He received the Super Excellent Master’s Degree in 2013. He is also a member of the Order of the Silver Trowel.

Robert was Created a Knight Templar on June 19, 1999, in St. John Commandery No. 101, and is an Endowed Member. He served as Commander in 2002 and is currently serving as Senior Warden. He was elected Grand Sentinel at the 152nd Grand Conclave, and was installed as the 161st Grand Commander on April 28, 2014. He also is a plural member of Corpus Christi Commander No. 57. He was created a Knight Commander of the Temple in 2014, and is a member of Texas Chapter, Sovereign Order of Knights Preceptor. Robert currently serves the Grand Encampment Knights Templar of the United States of America as the South-Central Department Commander.

Robert is an Endowed Member of South Texas York Rite College No. 189, having been initiated on November 3, 2001. He served as Preeminent Governor in 2011 and received the Order of the Purple Cross in 2012. He is a recipient of the Gold Honor Award.

Robert is a member and Past Prior of Texian Priory KYCH No. 78. He was installed into South Texas Red Cross of Constantine in 2005 and is a past Sovereign. Robert is a Member in Perpetuity of John J. Harris Chapter No. 397 National Sojourners since June 2, 2006. He is also a member of Oso Camp Heroes of ’76 since April 10, 2010.

Robert is an Endowed 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, having joined the Valley of Houston on December 11, 1999. He is also a Life Member of the Corpus Christi Scottish Rite Club.

Robert is an Endowed Member of the Order of the Eastern Star, having been initiated on May 29, 1999 into Port Lavaca Chapter No. 373. He served as Worthy Patron in 2003, and is now affiliated with Yorktown Chapter No. 945.

Other memberships include, Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests, the Operatives, St. Thomas of Acon, Knight Masons, AMD, Grand College of Rites, and the Royal Order of Scotland.