Ted Williams

Past Master Biography: Ted O. Williams (1952 – 2022) Past Master: Lubbock Lodge No. 1392 Year Served: 1981–1982 I. Life & Career Early Life & Education Ted Oliver Williams was born on October 18, 1952, in Vernon, Texas, to John and Bell Williams. He was a graduate of Vernon High School and Vernon Regional Junior College. Professional Life Ted and his wife moved to Lubbock in 1977, where he began a 20-year career as a salesman for R & R Electronics. In 1997, he transitioned to public service, becoming a Correctional Officer at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Montford Unit. He served there for over 20 years, retiring in 2018, and cherished the friendships he formed with his coworkers. Community & Interests Baseball was a standout part of Ted\'s life. He played through high school and remained deeply involved in the sport as a coach, umpire, and as the Assistant District Administrator for District 2 Little League. He was also a man of faith, a dedicated member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, and had a passion for music and Jeopardy!. Family Ted married the love of his life, Betty Ruth Jones, on January 12, 1974. He is survived by Betty, his wife of 48 years; his daughter Kelli McCammond; his son Timothy Williams; and four grandchildren: Jackson, Kendall, Elizabeth, and Arnold. II. Masonic Journey Degree Work Initiated (EA): September 15, 1977 — Vernon Lodge No. 655 Passed (FC): January 6, 1978 — Vernon Lodge No. 655 Raised (MM): February 3, 1978 — Vernon Lodge No. 655 Memberships & Affiliations Lubbock Lodge No. 1392: Affiliated July 14, 1978 (Demitted June 12, 1992). Yellowhouse Lodge No. 841: Affiliated May 1, 1992. Vernon Lodge No. 655: Mother Lodge. III. Service Record & Offices Held Brother Williams wasted no time getting to work after moving to Lubbock. He affiliated with the Lodge in 1978 and was elected Junior Warden just one year later, ascending to Worshipful Master in 1981. Lodge Leadership (Lubbock No. 1392) Worshipful Master: 1981–1982 Senior Warden: 1980–1981 Junior Warden: 1979–1980 Tiler: 1982–1983, 1984–1985 IV. In Memoriam Brother Ted O. Williams passed away peacefully on April 25, 2022, at the age of 69, following a four-year battle with Multiple Myeloma. Services: A celebration of life was held at Sanders Memorial Chapel. Interment: Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park, Lubbock, Texas, with Masonic Rites performed by Lubbock and Yellowhouse Lodges. Memorial Contributions: Directed to St. Luke\'s United Methodist Church.