Coy McDougald

Past Master Biography: Coy McDougald (1914 – 2006) Past Master: Lubbock Lodge No. 1392 District Deputy Grand Master: District 93 Year Served: 1977–1978 I. Life & Career Early Life Coy McDougald was born on February 2, 1914, just prior to the outbreak of World War I. He lived through the Great Depression and witnessed the rapid agricultural and urban expansion of West Texas throughout the 20th century. Professional Life & Family [Placeholder for personal details: e.g., profession, spouse, children, and community interests.] II. Masonic Journey Degree Work Initiated (EA): May 11, 1940 Historical Note: Records indicate Brother McDougald was initiated in 1940. As Lubbock Lodge No. 1392 was not yet chartered, this degree was likely conferred by another Lodge. There appears to be a 22-year pause in his work, possibly due to WWII and life events, before he resumed his degrees in the newly formed Lubbock Lodge. Passed (FC): January 29, 1962 — Lubbock No. 1392 Raised (MM): March 16, 1962 — Lubbock No. 1392 Memberships & Affiliations Lubbock Lodge No. 1392: Endowed Member (March 18, 1985). New Braunfels Lodge No. 1109: Affiliated briefly in the mid-1970s before returning to Lubbock. III. Service Record & Offices Held Brother McDougald was a pillar of the Lodge for decades. While he served as Worshipful Master in the late 70s and as a District Deputy in the early 80s, he is perhaps best remembered for his spiritual service. He served as the Lodge Chaplain for a combined total of over 13 years, offering prayers and comfort to the brethren well into his 90s. Grand Lodge of Texas Service District Deputy Grand Master (DDGM): District 93 (1982–1983) Lodge Leadership (Lubbock No. 1392) Worshipful Master: 1977–1978 Senior Warden: 1976–1977 Junior Warden: 1975–1976 Chaplain: 1978–1981, 1994–2004 (13 terms) Senior Deacon: 1964–1965 IV. In Memoriam Brother Coy McDougald laid down his working tools on April 20, 2006, at the age of 92. Interment: Resthaven Memorial Park, Lubbock, Texas (Section H).