Marvin Eldridge

Past Master Biography: Marvin L. Eldridge (1903 – 1980) Charter Senior Warden: Lubbock Lodge No. 1392 (1960–1961) Past Master: Lubbock Lodge No. 1392 (1961–1962) Past Master: Mackenzie Lodge No. 1327 (1955–1956) I. Life & Career Early Life & Family Marvin L. Eldridge was born on September 6, 1903, in Jack County, Texas, to James Madison Eldridge and Deborah T. Jackson. He spent much of his life in West Texas, witnessing the growth of the region throughout the 20th century. Masonic Legacy Brother Eldridge was a dedicated Freemason for over 52 years. His commitment to the Fraternity was evident in his willingness to serve across multiple Lodges. After serving as Worshipful Master of Mackenzie Lodge in the mid-1950s, he became instrumental in the founding of Lubbock Lodge No. 1392, serving as its first Senior Warden under the charter. II. Masonic Journey Degree Work Initiated (EA): [Date Not Listed] Passed (FC): January 31, 1928 — Grassland Lodge No. 1231 Raised (MM): March 6, 1928 — Grassland Lodge No. 1231 Memberships & Affiliations Lubbock Lodge No. 1392: Charter Senior Warden; Life Member (June 24, 1972) Mackenzie Lodge No. 1327: Affiliated Nov 21, 1952; Plural Member O\'Donnell Lodge No. 1187: Affiliated Dec 17, 1932 Grassland Lodge No. 1231: Mother Lodge III. Service Record & Offices Held Brother Eldridge holds the distinction of being a Past Master of two separate Lodges in Lubbock. He helped guide Lubbock Lodge No. 1392 through its critical first years, serving as the Charter Senior Warden and then immediately as its second Worshipful Master. Lodge Leadership Lubbock Lodge No. 1392: Worshipful Master: 1961–1962 Charter Senior Warden: 1960–1961 Tiler: 1972–1973 Mackenzie Lodge No. 1327: Worshipful Master: 1955–1956 Senior Warden: 1954–1955 Junior Warden: 1953–1954 IV. In Memoriam Brother Marvin L. Eldridge passed away on May 3, 1980, in Lubbock, Texas, at the age of 76. Interment: Draw Cemetery, Tahoka, Lynn County, Texas. Obituary: Published in the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, May 4, 1980.