Clarksville Lodge No. 323: Past Masters Night & Bob Duvall’s 100th Birthday Celebration

On September 26, 2019, the Brethren of Clarksville Lodge, No. 323, in the Super 8th Masonic District celebrated Past Masters Night in a very special way. Past Master Robert E. Duvall, at 100 years old, served as Worshipful Master for the evening. Following the meeting, an open birthday celebration dinner was held for Worshipful Brother Bob.

It was a busy day, full of proclamations and gifts, celebrating Bob’s service to country and freemasonry as well as his 100th birthday. Illus. Brother Scott Lipps, 33°, State Representative for the Ohio 62nd District, presented a Proclamation and an Ohio flag that flew over the State Capital building. The Honorable Steve Wilson, State Senator for the Ohio 7th District presented a U.S. flag that flew over the State Capital building on Bob’s 100th birthday and an accompanying Proclamation. South Lebanon Mayor and life-long friend, James Smith, presented a Proclamation to mark his birthday, and Ohio Governor Mike Dewine sent a Proclamation also honoring Worshipful Brother Duvall.

Worshipful Brother Duvall was born in Clinton County, Kentucky, and grew up in Scott County, Tennessee. He moved to the Cincinnati area in 1941 looking for better employment. In 1943, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in the infantry in Italy, receiving a Bronze Star for his service. Following the War, he worked at GE Evendale Jet Engines for 30 years before retiring in the early 1980s. (He says he retired so long ago, he can’t remember when!)

Brother Duvall was raised a Master Mason in Clarksville Lodge, No. 323, on March 14, 1987. He served as Worshipful Master in 2009. In 2019, the Brethren of Clarksville Lodge purchased an endowed membership for WB Duvall in token of their respect and admiration.

WB Duvall served his Lodge as Master in 2009 and has lived a life of Masonry serving his Lodge and community and country. It was a “Great Day for Freemasonry” in Ohio.