Fort Branch Masonic Lodge #696

12/09/2025

We would like to announce with great sadness the passing of our beloved brother, John Brown. John was a dedicated member during his 51 year membership at Fort Branch Lodge. John held many officer positions including Past Master in 1978. John was also a guiding force in the construction of our new Lodge. His skills and knowledge are irreplaceable. All of us in the Fraternity will miss his conversation and his great compassion for the lodge.

Masonic services for John will be Friday, December 12th 7pm at Stodghill Funeral home in Fort Branch, Indiana.
Please make every effort to attend to show your love and support to his family.

View John William Brown's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

11/08/2025

08/02/2025

Come get the best fried fish in Gibson County at the Owensville Watermelon Festival. Hush puppies, corn dogs, and a cold drink - come and get it!

07/31/2025

Come to the Owensville Watermelon Fest for the best fried fish you’ll ever have.

07/31/2025

Good afternoon! Let's fill the room on Friday, August 29th for our Pork Chop Fundraiser Dinner, graciously hosted by the Hadi Shrine at their downtown temple.
Big chop. Great cause.
Fellowship at 5:30 | Dinner at 6:30
6 Walnut St, Evansville
All proceeds go toward flood repairs at our Historic Masonic Temple. Buy your tickets today through the Eventbrite link below, or see any Lessing officer. This event is open to the public. God bless you!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flood-relief-dinner-for-the-historic-masonic-temple-of-evansville-tickets-1544949528629?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/29/2025

07/08/2025

We had the honor of raising Brother Philip Reynolds to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason. All the lodges of Gibson County got together for celebrate John Gibson day. Thank you to all of our Brothers and Distinguished Guests for making this an amazing degree. 

06/14/2025

Had an amazing Fellow Craft Degree for Brother Phillip Reynolds at the historic Schofield Lodge 1818.

05/30/2025

Life advice 👂

05/09/2025

On this day in 2021

03/24/2025

Growth doesn’t stop at a certain age or achievement—it’s a lifelong journey. Every day is a chance to improve, to learn, to push past yesterday’s limits.

Never settle or believe that your best days are behind you. Your mindset, skills, and strength will continue to expand.

Setbacks won’t define you; they’ll refine you. No matter how far you’ve come, there’s always more to become.

You are constantly evolving, always leveling up, and your best is yet to come. The journey never ends.