History of Creasy Proctor Lodge
Early in 1946, Brother Albert C. Greene conceived the idea of forming a new
lodge in Fayetteville, N.C. As a result, a group of 49 members of Phoenix
Lodge No. 8 was granted a dispensation to form such a lodge. On August 6,
1946, Creasy Proctor Lodge U.D. (under dispensation) held its first
communication.
At this first communication, Brother Charles W. Seate was elected Treasurer
and Brother Rufus K. Moore, Jr., Secretary. The following appointments were
announced by Brother D. L. McRainey, the Master: Gilbert M. Honeycutt,
Senior Warden; Luby J. Gardner, Junior Warden; William A. Davidson and
Albert C. Greene, Stewards; Harry V. Deaver, Tyler. It is worthy to note that
Brother Greene, who was the father of the idea to form this lodge would
accept appointment at the foot of the line of promotion.
At the Communication of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina in April 1947, a
charter was granted designating it as "Creasy Proctor Lodge No. 679". This
Charter was dated April 16, 1947, and signed by the new Grand Master,
Most Worshipful Brother Luther T. Hartsell, Jr. The lodge received its Charter
and was consecrated in due and ancient form on Tuesday, May 16, 1947,
with Grand Master Hartsell presiding.
This lodge is named in honor of Reverend and Brother, Creasy Kinion
Proctor, who for 18 years (from August 1, 1928, until his passing on June 15,
1946) was Superintendent of Oxford Orphanage (Now named "The Masonic
Home for Children-Oxford").
Recipient of many high honors from the Masonic Fraternity and its appendant
organizations. Creasy K. Proctor was best known for having devoted his life
to the children at our home in Oxford. He was a man of high mental and moral
stature who was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him, Masons and
profane alike. His passing brought a void to those who had known him and
who had recognized in him the epitome of all that a true Mason should be.
The Reverend Creasy Kinion Proctor, D.D.
Creasy Kinion Proctor, son of James Sydney Harris Proctor and Margaret
Barbee, was born September 4, 1889 in the Forest Hill section of Durham
County, North Carolina.
He graduated from Trinity Park School in 1904, Trinity College in 1908,
during which he attended Kings Business School in Raleigh, N.C. He taught
school for two years and returned to Trinity College as instructor in chemistry
and engaged in graduate study in economics and chemistry. He accepted the
principalship of Hookerton Collegiate Institute in 1910. During this year, he
decided to enter the Christian Ministry. He received his theological training at
Vanderbilt Theological Seminary, Nashville, Tennessee, Union Theological
Seminary and Columbia University, New York, N.Y.and was ordained in the
Western Oklahoma Conference of the Methodist Church.
He was raised in Albert Pike Lodge No. 162, Guthrie, Oklahoma, March 15,
1916. He served as President of the Kiwanis Club, the Rotary Club, Granville
Chamber of Commerce, Oconeeche Council of Boy Scouts of America, and
North Carolina Orphanage Association. He was a Trustee of Duke University,
where he was awarded the honorary Omicron Delta Kappa key; of High Point
College, where he was awarded a Doctor of Divinity Degree.
March 25, 1913, he was united in marriage with Miss Mattie Culpepper of
Wilson. His son, Dr. Richard Culpepper Proctor, is a Professor at Bowman
Gray School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, N.C. His elder son, Sidney Kinion
Proctor, is deceased.
He became Superintendent of Oxford Orphanage August 1, 1928 and served
until his death, June 25, 1946. He was interred in Elmwood Cemetery,
Oxford, with Masonic Rites conducted by the Grand Lodge of North Carolina.
His grave is covered by a simple sheet of marble inscribed in accordance
with his wishes. Memorials on the campus of Oxford Orphanage have been
created by the erection of The Creasy Proctor Recreation Center, and the
Pulpit in the York Rite Memorial Chapel.
Important Dates
Early in 1946, Brother Albert C. Greene conceived the idea of forming a new
lodge in Fayetteville, N.C. As a result, a group of 49 members of Phoenix
Lodge No. 8 was granted a dispensation to form such a lodge. On August 6,
1946, Creasy Proctor Lodge U.D. (under dispensation) held its first
communication.
At this first communication, Brother Charles W. Seate was elected Treasurer
and Brother Rufus K. Moore, Jr., Secretary. The following appointments were
announced by Brother D. L. McRainey, the Master: Gilbert M. Honeycutt,
Senior Warden; Luby J. Gardner, Junior Warden; William A. Davidson and
Albert C. Greene, Stewards; Harry V. Deaver, Tyler. It is worthy to note that
Brother Greene, who was the father of the idea to form this lodge would
accept appointment at the foot of the line of promotion.
At the Communication of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina in April 1947, a
charter was granted designating it as "Creasy Proctor Lodge No. 679". This
Charter was dated April 16, 1947, and signed by the new Grand Master,
Most Worshipful Brother Luther T. Hartsell, Jr. The lodge received its Charter
and was consecrated in due and ancient form on Tuesday, May 16, 1947,
with Grand Master Hartsell presiding.
This lodge is named in honor of Reverend and Brother, Creasy Kinion
Proctor, who for 18 years (from August 1, 1928, until his passing on June 15,
1946) was Superintendent of Oxford Orphanage (Now named "The Masonic
Home for Children-Oxford").
Recipient of many high honors from the Masonic Fraternity and its appendant
organizations. Creasy K. Proctor was best known for having devoted his life
to the children at our home in Oxford. He was a man of high mental and moral
stature who was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him, Masons and
profane alike. His passing brought a void to those who had known him and
who had recognized in him the epitome of all that a true Mason should be.
The Reverend Creasy Kinion Proctor, D.D.
Creasy Kinion Proctor, son of James Sydney Harris Proctor and Margaret
Barbee, was born September 4, 1889 in the Forest Hill section of Durham
County, North Carolina.
He graduated from Trinity Park School in 1904, Trinity College in 1908,
during which he attended Kings Business School in Raleigh, N.C. He taught
school for two years and returned to Trinity College as instructor in chemistry
and engaged in graduate study in economics and chemistry. He accepted the
principalship of Hookerton Collegiate Institute in 1910. During this year, he
decided to enter the Christian Ministry. He received his theological training at
Vanderbilt Theological Seminary, Nashville, Tennessee, Union Theological
Seminary and Columbia University, New York, N.Y.and was ordained in the
Western Oklahoma Conference of the Methodist Church.
He was raised in Albert Pike Lodge No. 162, Guthrie, Oklahoma, March 15,
1916. He served as President of the Kiwanis Club, the Rotary Club, Granville
Chamber of Commerce, Oconeeche Council of Boy Scouts of America, and
North Carolina Orphanage Association. He was a Trustee of Duke University,
where he was awarded the honorary Omicron Delta Kappa key; of High Point
College, where he was awarded a Doctor of Divinity Degree.
March 25, 1913, he was united in marriage with Miss Mattie Culpepper of
Wilson. His son, Dr. Richard Culpepper Proctor, is a Professor at Bowman
Gray School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, N.C. His elder son, Sidney Kinion
Proctor, is deceased.
He became Superintendent of Oxford Orphanage August 1, 1928 and served
until his death, June 25, 1946. He was interred in Elmwood Cemetery,
Oxford, with Masonic Rites conducted by the Grand Lodge of North Carolina.
His grave is covered by a simple sheet of marble inscribed in accordance
with his wishes. Memorials on the campus of Oxford Orphanage have been
created by the erection of The Creasy Proctor Recreation Center, and the
Pulpit in the York Rite Memorial Chapel.
Important Dates
- August 6, 1946 - Dispensation Granted, Creasy Proctor Lodge U.D.
- April 16, 1947 - Charter granted by MWB Luther T. Hartsell, Jr Grand
Master - December 15, 1965 - Creasy Proctor Lodge purchased two acres of
land on Village Drive, Fayetteville, North Carolina - January 7, 1972 - Cornerstone of Masonic Center of Fayetteville Inc.,
was laid by MWB William W. Mims Jr., Grand Master of Masons in
North Carolina - November 28, 1972 - First meeting in Masonic Center
- June 1976 - Completion of dining room
- 1979 - Completion of kitchen and conference-library room.
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