Free & Accepted Masons of Missouri - Prince Hall Affiliation - Jurisdiction of Missouri
Albert Holman Lodge #179 was chartered by the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Missouri in July 1981 and was named after District Deputy Grand Master Albert Holman of the 1st Masonic District who served as D.D.G.M. For many years. P.M. Holman was a man of fortitude, tenacity, sincerity, and integrity until his death on May 13, 1980.
The charter members of Albert Holman Lodge #179 were: P.M. Arthur Ransom (deceased), P.M. Paul Gulley (deceased), P.M. John Morgan (life member), P.M. Squire Hunter (deceased), P.M. Karl J. Reid (served two years as the 1st Worshipful Master), Irvin Simon, Willie Smith and Ivory Claxton.
In more than two decades of service, Albert Holman Lodge #179 has proven its dedication to fostering civic, economic, and educational development programs throughout the St. Louis, MO area and has admirably enhanced the lives of the citizens who reside in the area by encouraging citizen participation in civic, charitable, and humanitarian activities.
Some of our more famous members are:
William L. Clay, Retired U.S. Representative from Missouri
John Bass, (deceased) former Comptroller for the City of St. Louis
Freeman Bosley, Jr., former Mayor of the City of St. Louis
Freeman Bosley, Sr., Alderman for the City of St. Louis, MO
Charles “Quincy” Troupe, Alderman for the City of St. Louis
Vitilas Reid, former Postmaster General of the City of St. Charles
Johnny Furr, Vice President, Anheuser Busch Corporation
Karl J. Reid, Asst. Director of Lambert International Airport (retired)
Dr. John Williams, M.D.
Dr. Lee Hill, D.D.S.
Frederick DeLoch,, (retired) Postal Inspector (Life Member)
Compiled by:
R. W. Karl J. Reid,
Albert Holman Lodge #179 Lodge Secretary
