The Free & Accepted Masons of the Gila Valley - Safford Territorial Lodge #16

Raised to the Celestial Grand Lodge

Passing of WB Phillip Rhea

10/26/20261 min read

12/12/1936 - 10/04/2026

Worshipful Brother Rhea was living in Safford, AZ at the time of his passing from this world. He was initiated as an Entered Apprentice on 03/28/1962, passed as a Fellow Craft on 04/18/1962 and raised as a Master Mason on 05/23/1962 in Audubon Park Lodge #272 in North Spokane, Washington. He petitioned and became a member of Safford Territorial Lodge #16 on 06/06/2006 and remained in good standing. He served as a Freemason for 64 years. WB Rhea was also a past member of the Order of the Eastern Star - Arcadia Chapter #9 in Safford, AZ, retired Air Force Veteran, Aircraft Mechanic, and avid musician.

May he receive his warm welcome in the Celestial Lodge above.

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