Claudius Collins

Past Master Biography: Claudius DeWain Collins (1936 – 2025) Past Master: Lubbock Lodge No. 1392 Golden Trowel Recipient: 2015 Service: 63+ Years a Master Mason I. Life & Career Early Life & Resilience Claudius DeWain Collins was born at home in Hood County, Texas, on September 30, 1936, to M.D. and Nadine Collins. As a young child, Dewain developed polio, but he never allowed it to be a disability or affect his positive outlook. He met every situation head-on, trusting that the Lord would provide the strength needed to accomplish the task. Family & Personality He married the love of his life, Beverly Livingston, on March 27, 1958. Together they raised two sons in Lubbock. Dewain was known for his gentle laughter, heartfelt prayers, and his famous \"5-minute jobs\"—tasks he would recruit his children for that invariably took anywhere from 30 minutes to several days. Professional Life Dewain dedicated 40 years to public safety, beginning his career with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) in 1958 as a radio operator. He rose to become the Supervisor of Police Communications, retiring in 1998. He also served for many years on the board of the Alliance Federal Credit Union. Faith A devout man, he was a long-time member of Monterey Baptist Church. II. Masonic Journey Degree Work Initiated (EA): September 7, 1961 — Lubbock No. 1392 Passed (FC): October 12, 1961 — Lubbock No. 1392 Raised (MM): December 11, 1961 — Lubbock No. 1392 Memberships & Awards Lubbock Lodge No. 1392: Endowed Member (Nov 14, 2011) Hilltop Association: Active Member Golden Trowel Award: Received July 10, 2015 Service Awards: Recognized for over 60 years of Masonic service (50-Year Service Award recorded Sept 2021). III. Service Record & Offices Held Brother Collins was a fixture of Lubbock Lodge, serving faithfully for decades. He is perhaps best remembered as the Lodge Chaplain, a role he fulfilled with grace from 2012 until his passing in 2025. Lodge Leadership (Lubbock No. 1392) Worshipful Master: 2010–2011 Senior Warden: 2009–2010 Junior Warden: 2008–2009 Chaplain: Served continuously from 2012 to 2025 (13 terms). Tiler: 2003–2006 Esoteric Certifications L.I.F.E. Program: Completed Introduction, Operations, and Administration requirements in 2009. IV. In Memoriam Brother Claudius DeWain Collins went home to heaven on June 17, 2025, at the age of 88. Services: A Celebration of Life was held on June 23, 2025, at Lake Ridge Chapel, Lubbock, Texas. Interment: Resthaven Memorial Park. Note: Per the family\'s wishes, no Masonic funeral service was performed.