Oak Grove Lodge No 750 AF & AM

Due to the expected severe weather forecast to impact central North Carolina tomorrow afternoon into the evening, Oak Grove Lodge No 750 AF & AM is cancelling its Stated Communication scheduled for tomorrow, Monday, March 16th, out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our members and their families.

According to the US National Weather Service Raleigh NC, central North Carolina is under a Moderate Risk (Level 4 of 5) for severe weather on Monday. Current forecasts indicate:

🌪️ Tornadoes: A few significant tornadoes (up to EF2) are possible
💨 Wind: Widespread damaging wind gusts of 75+ mph
⏰ Timing: Monday afternoon into the evening
⚠️ Confidence: High confidence in severe impacts

Given these conditions, travel may become dangerous, and we feel it is prudent to cancel rather than risk anyone’s safety.

We will reschedule our Stated Communication for Monday, March 23rd, with:

Meal: 6:30 PM
Emergent Communication: 7:30 PM

Please help spread the word to any brethren who may not receive this message. Thank you for your understanding and continued dedication to the Lodge.

Stay safe, and we look forward to seeing everyone next week.

It is with deep sorrow that we inform you that on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, our beloved Brother Cecil Woods laid down his working tools. In his memory, Worshipful Master Jeremy Powell has declared a lunar month of mourning for Oak Grove Lodge No 750 AF & AM.

Visitation:
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Hudson Funeral Home
211 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703

Funeral Service:
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
11:00 a.m.
Hudson Funeral Home Chapel
Officiant: Reverend Timothy Wheeler
Interment with Masonic rites will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.

Brethren who are able to attend and participate in the burial rites are asked to notify the lodge as soon as possible so we may prepare the appropriate number of white aprons and gloves. Your presence will honor our departed Brother and uphold the traditions we hold dear.

Cecil’s obituary can be viewed here:

Cecil Earl Woods Obituary February 18, 2026 - Hudson Funeral Home and Cremation Services View Cecil Earl Woods's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

It is with deep sorrow that we share the news that on Friday, January 9, 2026, our beloved Brother Ollie Thomas “Tommy” Hudson Jr. laid down his working tools. In his honor, Worshipful Master Jeremy Powell has declared a lunar month of mourning for Oak Grove Lodge No 750 AF & AM.

Visitation:
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Hudson Funeral Home
211 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703

Funeral Service:
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
1:00 p.m.
Hudson Funeral Home Chapel
Officiant: Reverend Hugh O’Shields
Interment with Masonic rites will follow at Brier Creek Memorial Gardens.

We kindly ask brethren who are able to attend the funeral and participate in the burial rites to notify us as soon as possible. This will ensure we have the appropriate number of white aprons and gloves prepared. Your presence will honor our departed Brother and uphold the traditions we hold dear.

Tommy’s obituary can be viewed here:

Ollie Thomas Hudson, Jr. Obituary January 9, 2026 - Hudson Funeral Home and Cremation Services View Ollie Thomas Hudson, Jr.'s obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

Oak Grove Lodge No 750 AF & AM held its 2026 Annual Installation of Officers on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 with NC Past Grand Master R. David Wicker officiating. The following officers were installed:

Master: Jeremy Powell
Senior Warden: Larry Eason, PM
Junior Warden: Edward Monro
Treasurer: Dustin Allen, PM*
Secretary: Charles Broadway, PM
Senior Deacon: Nguyen Phan
Junior Deacon: Samuel Vaughan, IV
Senior Steward: Jerimy Mathis
Junior Steward: John Ray
Chaplain: Paul Menard, PM*
Tyler: Thomas Simmons, PM

Our officers and members would like to thank everyone who came out to make this a special occasion.

Amran Shriners The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford Orient of NC Scottish Rite The North Carolina Masonic Foundation WhiteStone: A Masonic & Eastern Star Community The Grand Lodge of AF & AM of North Carolina

An Emergent Communication of Oak Grove Lodge No 750 AF & AM will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST for the purposes of closing the Lodge of Sorrow for 2025 as well as opening a Lodge of Sorrow for 2026–followed by the Open Installation of Officers for 2026 at 11:00 AM EST. Your presence will mean a great deal as we show support for our incoming leadership!

Master-Elect: Jeremy Powell
Senior Warden-Elect: Larry Eason, PM
Junior Warden-Elect: Edward Monro
Treasurer-Elect: Dustin Allen, PM
Secretary-Elect: Charles Broadway, PM
Senior Deacon-Appoint: Nguyen Phan
Junior Deacon-Appoint: Samuel Vaughan, IV
Senior Steward-Appoint: Jerimy Mathis
Junior Steward-Appoint: John Ray
Chaplain-Appoint: Paul Menard, PM
Tyler-Appoint: Thomas Simmons, PM

For those unable to attend our December Stated Communication, you missed a special treat. We were honored by a visit from none other than Santa Claus himself, who filled the East as “Master Claus.” It was a joyful evening, festive and welcoming. From the Officers at Oak Grove Lodge No 750 AF & AM, we wish you a Merry Christmas—and Happy New Year!

Come join us for our 2026 Installation of Officers to be held January 3rd at 11am.
Jeremy Powell WM Elect

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Please join us in welcoming our newest Honorary Member, Worshipful Brother Kevin Otis

Oak Grove Lodge No 750 AF & AM held its October Stated Communication (i.e. monthly meeting) this past Monday, October 20, 2025. Our theme for the evening was Past Masters’ Night, and we honored several brethren for their outstanding contributions to our Lodge over the past year. A special thank you to all of our Past Masters (i.e. Past Presidents), members, and friends for coming out and making it a very special evening!

The following awards were presented:

Treasurer of Distinction (for 37 Years of Service)
W∴B∴ Jimmy Adams

Meritorious Service Award
W∴B∴ Dustin Allen

Beehive Awards (for their Hard Work and Commitment to the Craft)
W∴B∴ John Powell
W∴B∴ Tom Simmons

Golden Trowel Award (for a Lifetime of Exemplary Service)
W∴B∴ Jimmy Adams

2025 Mason of the Year
W∴B∴ Duane DeLay

A special thank you to all the Masonic Brethren and friends of our lodge for stopping by our tent other weekend (Oct 10-11) at the The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford’s 13th Annual Masonic Homecoming. We had a load of fun with all the cooking and fellowship! Here are some more photos taken on Saturday, October 11th—including some with our Grand Master-Elect of North Carolina Masons Steve Norris.