All information on the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Texas website is driven by data from Masonic Membership Solutions (MMS). If information on this page is outdated, missing, or otherwise incorrect, please contact the Recorder of your Commandery.Ascension Commandery № 25, K∴T∴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: | David O’Connor |
| 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
| Office | Sir Knight | Date Installed |
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| Commander | Karl Wayne Oney Sr. | 2024-01-01 |
| Generalissimo | William H Hill | 2024-01-01 |
| Captain General | Gene Allen Gay | 2024-01-01 |
| Senior Warden | Steven Robert Kennedy | 2024-01-01 |
| Junior Warden | Donald Richard Sudduth | 2024-01-01 |
| Prelate | James Michael Pledger | 2024-01-01 |
| Treasurer | Jason Alexander Kennedy | 2024-01-01 |
| Recorder | David O’Connor | 2024-01-01 |
| Standard Bearer | Rowdy W. McFarland | 2024-01-01 |
| Sword Bearer | Jonathan David Brown | 2024-01-01 |
| Warder | Wesley Steele Smith | 2024-01-01 |
| Sentinel | Matthew Kilanski | 2024-01-01 |
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 |
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| Steven Robert Kennedy | 2024-07-24 |
| James William Brumley | 2016-05-02 |
| Raymond Andrew Burcham | 2014-05-16 |
| James Michael Pledger | 2014-02-10 |
| Clarence A. Trent | 2009-06-25 |
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In Memoriam |
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| Jerry W. Ward | 2015-05-29 |
| Randy Dean Medders | 2013-02-20 |
| Melvin E. Ruyle | 2012-05-04 |
| Joe Preston Haynes | 2011-12-15 |
| John Walther Mahn | 2011-06-01 |
Past Commanders
These Sir Knights have the distinction of serving as Eminent Commander of our Commandery.
The most recent data on this page is dated: July 24th, 2024, which was 0 years, 6 months, and 0 days ago.
If any information is wrong or missing, please contact your Recorder.
