Silex Lodge #75 AF & AM

01/22/2026

Happy Birthday to the Grand Master!

Happy Birthday to MWB Emmett J. Bryson!
Wishing you a wonderful day and a year ahead filled with joy, peace, and success.

01/21/2026

Silex Lodge shares sad news regarding a good friend and brother to the Lodge.... W. Bro. Leroy Finke, of Jonesburg Lodge No 457 passed over the weekend. Leroy was a dedicated member of the Craft and well known in the Lodges of the District,as well as a frequent visitor to Silex. He was always willing to help and traveling here and there with a smile. Bro. Leroy was a a 50yr plus member of the Craft, being initiated in 1973, and passed and raised in 1974. He served as Master of Jonesburg Lodge in 1981-82, and served 27 years as Treasurer of that Lodge.

His Masonic Funeral Service will be TOMORROW, Thursday January 21st, at 7pm in High Hill at St. John's UCC. R.W. Bro. Gene Wescott will preside. All Brothers able to attend are encouraged to do so.

Arrangements are under the direction of Pitman Funeral: Homes. https://www.pitmanfuneralhome.com/obituary/GeorgeLeRoy-Finke

12/05/2025

It is with deep sorrow that The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri joins in announcing the passing of Truman Medal Honoree Right Worshipful Brother James Hardy.

RWB Jim spent his adult life serving people and his community. He joined Fellowship Lodge #345, A.F. & A.M. in 1992, serving as Worshipful Master, and Treasurer and Trustee from 1999 to present day. He served the Grand Lodge of Missouri as District Deputy Grand Lecturer, Grand Chaplain, and Chairman of the Ways & Means Committee. He also served as a director on the board of the Masonic Home of Missouri. He was awarded the Truman Medal by the Grand Lodge of Missouri as recognition of his extensive lifetime of service. He will be deeply missed in our fraternity and we join all those grieving his loss across the state.

Obituary and Visitation Details:
https://www.parkermortuary.com/obituaries/James-Dee-Hardy?obId=46560557

08/12/2025

Woe and Sorrow fill the Temple....

It is our sad duty to report the passing of our most senior member, a dedicated 52 year member of the Fraternity, Worshipful Brother Gerald "Jerry" L. McClellan.

His dedication to the Craft was well known, he was the last brother to receive his degrees in our original location on main street in Silex at the former Silex Savings Bank Building, and as such was the only member on our rolls to have attended lodge in all three of our locations. Further he was our Senior Past Master. We were honored to count him on the rolls of Silex Lodge.

Brother McClellan passed to the Celestial Lodge Sunday August 10th.

Arrangments are under the direction of McCoy-Blossom Funeral Home. Private Services will be held, there has been no request for a Masonic Service.

Bro. McClellan was initiated an Entered Apprentice on November 17, 1972, Passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft on June 8, 1973, and raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason on July 21, 1973. Bro. McClellan served as Master of the Lodge several times, and had in recent times been serving as Tyler until ill health slowed his attendance

Bro. McClellan was also a member of the Valley of St. Louis, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, having been made a 32nd Degree mason in 1983. He later served as President of the Northeast Missouri Scottish Rite Club.

Sadness fills the Craft of Silex Lodge, and we share our deep condolences with the McClellan Family. Sad tidings indeed, but we gladly cherish our time with Bro. Jerry and look fondly on our time with him.

Gerald Louis Jerry McClellan, passed away peacefully on Sunday Aug. 10 at Elsberry Healthcare Center. He was born on May 10, 1936, in St. Louis, MO, the son of Hugh Brooks and Helen Roth McClellan. Jerry went to Silex school and then to work for Kac Hinds Service Station for

07/17/2025

Congratulations to our own Past Master,Rt. Wor. Bro. Jacob Thompson on his election to received the 33rd Degree in the Scottish Rite! 🥳We believe this is the first member of our Lodge ever to be elected to be so honored‼️

🗣Hear Ye ‼ Hear Ye!! We are honored and privileged to join with Brethren across the Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction in congratulating the 2025 Biennium Honourmen and announce those from the Valley of St. Louis! Congratulations one and all!