Billie Robnett

Past Master Biography: Billie Z. Robnett (1940 – 1998) Past Master: Lubbock Lodge No. 1392 Year Served: 1983–1984 I. Life & Career Early Life & Family Billie Z. Robnett was born on August 15, 1940, to Zeph and Edna Mae Robnett. He came from a well-established West Texas family with deep roots in the Earth and Muleshoe areas of the South Plains. His brother, Buddie Robnett, was a notable figure in the regional trucking and service industry. Community Ties A lifelong resident of the West Texas area, Billie maintained strong ties to the local agricultural community. His family legacy is closely linked to Earth, Texas, where many of his immediate family members are interred. II. Masonic Journey Degree Work Initiated (EA): April 27, 1965 — Earth Lodge No. 1277 Passed (FC): June 8, 1965 — Earth Lodge No. 1277 Raised (MM): October 7, 1965 — Earth Lodge No. 1277 Memberships & Affiliations Lubbock Lodge No. 1392: Affiliated October 11, 1968. Earth Lodge No. 1277: Mother Lodge (Demitted June 12, 1969). III. Service Record & Offices Held Brother Robnett served the Fraternity in both Earth and Lubbock. After serving as Treasurer for his Mother Lodge in the late 1960s, he moved his membership to Lubbock, where he eventually ascended to the East. His dedication continued well past his term as Master, as he served as the Lodge Secretary for four years until 1988. Lodge Leadership Lubbock Lodge No. 1392: Worshipful Master: 1983–1984 Secretary: 1984–1988 (4 terms) Senior Warden: 1982–1983 Senior Steward: 1973–1974 Senior Deacon: 1969–1970 Earth Lodge No. 1277: Treasurer: 1967–1968 IV. In Memoriam Brother Billie Z. Robnett laid down his working tools on July 18, 1998, at the age of 57.