Commandery Information

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Ascension Commandery № 25, K∴T∴

Ascension Commandery № 25, Knights Templar, was chartered on Thursday, April 17th, 1890, and is stationed in the City of Tyler, Smith County, within Templar District № 2.

Meeting Information

3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm. Meal at 6:00

Contact Infomation

Recorder:Steven Robert Kennedy
Email:skennedy@ettlinc.com
Phone Number:903-574-3292
Physical Address:323 W Front St Tyler, TX 75702-8024
Mailing Address:323 W Front St Tyler, TX 75702-8024

Officer Corps

OfficeSir KnightDate Installed
Commander Rex David Worl2022-01-01
Generalissimo Karl Wayne Oney Sr.2022-01-01
Captain General Matthew Kilanski2022-01-01
Senior Warden William H Hill2022-01-01
Junior Warden Gene Allen Gay2022-01-01
Prelate James Michael Pledger2022-01-01
Treasurer Jason Alexander Kennedy2022-01-01
Recorder Steven Robert Kennedy2022-01-01
Sword Bearer Larry V Tidwell2022-01-01
Warder Richard William Gaiser2022-01-01
Sentinel David Allan Chandler2022-01-01

Excalibur Award Recipients

The Excalibur Award is the highest honor that a local Commandery can award a Sir Knight. It is similar to the Golden Trowel Award for Masonic Lodges.

Living Recipients

James William Brumley2016-05-02
Raymond Andrew Burcham2014-05-16
James Michael Pledger2014-02-10
Clarence A. Trent2009-06-25

 

In Memoriam

Jerry W. Ward2015-05-29
Randy Dean Medders2013-02-20
Melvin E. Ruyle2012-05-04
Joe Preston Haynes2011-12-15
John Walther Mahn2011-06-01

Past Commanders

These Sir Knights have the distinction of serving as Eminent Commander of our Commandery.

Living Past Commanders

The most recent data on this page is dated: January 1st, 2022, which was 2 years, 4 months, and 11 days ago.

Any information older than 13 months is considered outdated. Please contact your Recorder to have this information updated in MMS.