Profile Category: Lodge of Sorrow

Dr. George Richard Clerihew, 95, passed away on February 21, 2025, in Denton, Texas. George’s passions were many. He was an avid golfer, winning several tournaments and recording multiple hole-in-ones. He also loved shooting and won numerous skeet shooting tournaments. His enthusiasm for both golf and shooting remained strong well into his 90s. George was a longtime member of the Denton Country Club and North Texas Shooters Association. He was also a Master Mason and a member of Bolivar Lodge.

Douglas Leon Amyx, 86, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Self Regional Healthcare. Member and past Worshipful Master of Greenwood Masonic Lodge #91. Served as Past District Deputy of the SC Grand Lodge for the Eleventh District. Brother Doug was a Past Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star and a Past Royal Patron of the Order of the Amaranth. He was a 33rd Degree Mason of the Scottish Rite Temple and was a member of the York Rite Bodies.

It is sad to announce the passing of Brother Jerry Scott of Krum, who passed away two days ago. He was Past Master of Bolivar Lodge in 1983 and was a dual member of Bolivar and Krum lodges.

It is sad to announce the passing of Brother Joe Higgs in the early morning, of July 14th, 2024. Brother Higgs was the Past Master of Bolivar Lodge in 1968 and had nearly 64 years of service to the fraternity.

Brother Jim Bob Kline was a member of the Bolivar Masonic Lodge for 35 years. He was initiated as an Entered Apprentice Mason on July 18, 1988. On March 13, 1989, he was passed to the second degree of Fellowcraft. On April 22, 1989, he was raised to the highest Masonic degree, that being a Master Mason.

Brother Yeatts was an active member of Bolivar Masonic Lodge #418 for over 50 years and was a member of the Valley of Dallas Scottish Rite.

Brother Amyx was a 32nd-degree Scottish Rite and a 3rd-degree Mason in the Bolivar Masonic Lodge #418, having earned his 60-year Service Award with the Bolivar Lodge and the Grand Lodge of Texas in 2022.

Brother Waide Joe was a 32nd-degree Scottish Rite and a 3rd-degree Mason in the Bolivar Masonic Lodge #418 and served as Worshipful Master 1989-1990.