Samuel Corum

Past Master Biography: Samuel Ellis Corum (Died 1991) Past Master: Lubbock Lodge No. 1392 Year Served: 1966–1967 I. Life & Career Family Samuel Ellis Corum was the son of Samuel Houston Corum and Sarah Elizabeth Corum. He was married to Lela Mae Corum (1913–1997), who stood by his side for many years and is interred alongside him. Professional Life A skilled craftsman, Brother Corum was well-known in the Lubbock business community as a machinist and mechanic. He spent many years ensuring the city kept moving, working for Lubbock Auto Co. and later for Womble Olds. II. Masonic Journey Degree Work Initiated (EA): December 12, 1962 — Lubbock No. 1392 Passed (FC): February 1, 1963 — Lubbock No. 1392 Raised (MM): March 1, 1963 — Lubbock No. 1392 Memberships Lubbock Lodge No. 1392: Mother Lodge. III. Service Record & Offices Held Brother Corum began his journey through the chairs almost immediately after being raised, serving as a Steward in 1963 and ascending to Worshipful Master just three years later. He later returned to serve the Lodge in the 1970s. Lodge Leadership (Lubbock No. 1392) Worshipful Master: 1966–1967 Junior Warden: 1965–1966 Senior Steward: 1964–1965 Junior Steward: 1963–1964 Tiler: 1977–1978 Chaplain: 1975–1976 IV. In Memoriam Brother Samuel Ellis Corum laid down his working tools on January 12, 1991. Services: Funeral services were held on January 14, 1991, at the Resthaven Abbey Chapel. Interment: Resthaven Memorial Park, Lubbock, Texas. Obituary: Published in the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, January 13, 1991.