Richard Payton Degree
Annual
Richard Payton
Master Mason
Memorial Degree
Crescent High School
FFA Arena
Iva, SC
Event Details
A Master Mason Degree was held on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the
Crescent High School
FFA Arena, in Iva, SC
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This MM degree was open to all Regular Master Masons in good standing.
Commemorative Coin
Everyone who attended received one commemorative coin, which was included in the ticket price.
Additional coins will be available after the event.
Coin purchase details coming soonAbout Richard
Richard Jerry Payton was 69 years old when he died on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.
Richard worked as a truck driver for many years, but his greatest passion was Freemasonry, where he was active at Divver Lodge #349 AFM in Anderson, South Carolina, for many years. Richard faithfully helped with degrees, coached and mentored many new Masons, and provided memorable meals for his hungry Brothers.
Richard loved to advocate for Masons all over the Southeast and was an honorary member of over 25 lodges across several states.
We miss him, but we will honor him and his dedication by annually conferring the Master Mason degree in his honor.
For Richard, making meals for the Brethren was his love.
Event Memories
Proceeds will go to the District 14 Square and Compass Club to fund Instructional and Inspirational meetings.