Lynnhaven Masonic Lodge No 220

06/16/2026

Lynnhaven Lodge No. 220 mourns the passing of Bro. Charles Ray Smith to the Celestial Lodge Above on Monday, June 15, 2026.

Visitation will be from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm, Friday, June 19th at Wright Funeral Home, 206 W. Fourth Ave, Franklin, VA 23851 with a Celebration of Life starting at 2:00 pm.

MASONIC RITES HAVE BEEN REQUESTED - Brethren are requested to arrive at Wright Funeral Home no later than 1:30 pm.

Franklin - Charles Ray Smith, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, businessman, leader, storyteller, and friend, passed away on June 15, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on September 12, 1946, and raised in Norfolk, VA, Ray lived life at full speed and very much on his own terms. A

06/15/2026

06/11/2026

Lynnhaven Lodge No. 220 was first conceived during a discussion following a church meeting at Lynnhaven Presbyterian Church in March 1961. Several active Master Masons were discussing the need for a Lodge in the immediate area and agreed to pursue the idea. Petitions were circulated for possible members and on April 13, 1961, a meeting was called to formalize the creation of a Masonic Lodge in the Lynnhaven community. The meeting was held in the Lynnhaven-Little Neck Civic League building with Right Worshipful Ira McCloud presiding. Forty-two brethren had signed the petition and many attended this first meeting to assist in this serious endeavor. At this meeting, the Lodge name was selected and the first stationed officers were elected.

Subsequent meetings were held on May 12, and July 8, 1961, to establish committees for the dispensation request, meeting site, and furniture, etc. On July 13, 1961, a request was made to the Grand Lodge of Virginia for a dispensation to work under the selected name with the following officers:

Ira McCloud Worshipful Master
William Bradt Senior Warden
Cecil C. Canton Junior Warden

The Grand Master of Masons in Virginia approved the request on July 26, 1961. The first stated communication was held on September 14, 1961, when the dispensation was presented to the Lodge. Four petitions for degrees were read and the Lodge was off and running.

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05/29/2026

Congratulations to our two newest Entered Apprentices!

04/25/2026

Congratulations to our newest Master Mason! (3rd from left)

04/17/2026

Congratulations to our newest Master Mason!

04/15/2026

Who: Lynnhaven Lodge No. 220
What: Called Communication
When: 6:30 pm, Thursday, April 16, 2026
Where: 2959 N Lynnhaven Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Why: To Raise a Worthy Brother to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason

04/01/2026

Found proficient in Fellowcraft catechism (back left)!