Right Worshipful Brother Randall Jay Jones was born March 15th, 1955. He was Initiated an Entered Apprentice November 25th, 1975, passed to Fellowcraft December 30th, 1975, and Raised to Master Mason January 28, 1976 in Mt. Olive Lodge #439. He was appointed Chaplain in 1977, Senior Steward in 1978, elected Junior Warden in 1979 and Worshipful Master in 1981, and in 1982, elected Secretary of the Lodge, a position he still holds to this day as well as holding a perpetual lodge membership card. He was appointed DDGL of the 45th District in 1986, serving 10 years in that capacity then appointed DDGL of the 46th District serving for 3 years. From 1996 to 2000 he served on the Grand Lodge Ritual committee, from 1999 to 2001 he served on the Long Range Planning committee. He was appointed Grand Lecturer in 2001 by MWB Glenn E. Means.


RWB Jones was initiated in Bethel Chapter OES in March 1976 and was Worthy Patron in 1983, 1989, and 2001. He also served as Organist, Marshal, Chaplain, Warder, Sentinel and Associate Patron. Randall joined the Scottish Rite, Valley of Joplin in May 1976 and is a perpetual member. He served as Wise Master of the Chapter of Rose Croix 2000-2001 and has worked in the 9th, 10th, 11th, 13th, 15th, 16th, 18th, 25th, 26th, and 29th Degrees and the Traitor Episode. He is a member of the Wardrobe and Ritual committees. Decorated a Knight Commander of the Court of Honour in 1991 and Coronated an Honorary 33rd Degree in 1999. Past President of the Webster County Scottish Rite Club, now a member of the Ridgerunners Scottish Rite Club and is a member of Eastern Rose Croix Funeral team. In May of 1977 advanced to Royal Arch Mason in Springfield Chapter #15. Greeted and acknowledged in Zabud Council #25 and Knighted in St. John's Commandery. High Priest in 1986, Illustrious Master in 1996 and Commander in 1997. President of York Rite Festival Committee from 1998-2000. District Deputy Grand High Priest Region 7-B 1997. Regional Deputy Grand Lecturer Region 7 from 1998-2000. Member Order of the High Priesthood, Order of the Silver Trowel, Past Commander's Association, York Rite College, Knight Masons, Sword of Bunker Hill. Recipient of the Council Lewis and Clark Award 1997. Grand Representative of Grand Commandery to Rhode Island. Knighted a Knight of York, Cross of Honor in 2000. Works in Past Master, Mark Master, Royal Arch, Royal Master and Super Excellent Master degrees. Knighted in St. Christopher Conclave Red Cross of Constantine 1987. Puissant Sovereign in 2001, Initiated in Ozark Council Allied Masonic Degrees in 1996, currently Senior Warden. Member of Abou Ben Adhem Shrine 1977-1978. Randall is also a multiple member of Willard Lodge #620, Honorary member of Hazelwood Lodge #459 Seymour, MO., member of Past Masters Degree September 2001.

RWB Jones was united in marriage to Darlene July 18th, 1978 and to this union were born daughter Jessica and son Randall Jr. who is also a member of Mt. Olive. Jessica is married to Bro. Jason Jacques, while Bro. Randall Jr. is single. Randall and Darlene are members of Fordland United Methodist Church where he is active as a Sunday school teacher, pianist and serves on several committees.

RWB Randall J. Jones is second to none in his knowledge of Missouri Masonic Ritual and is responsible for inspiring many, many brethren to memorize the work and to learn it correctly. W:.B:. Rex Williams and R:.W:.B:. Pat McFarland were Randall's instrumental mentors in teaching him the importance of learning and preserving Missouri Ritual. Randall was in charge of the Casting and Direction of the Ritual Teams during the first C2A class at the Shrine Mosque in 1999, an event which was practically flawless in execution. He is currently on his 9th renewal of the Sub 1, 7th renewal of the Sub II part 1, and 6th renewal on the Sub II part 2 & 3 and Sub III certificates. Randall's standard for excellence in Masonic Ritual and his Zeal for Masonry have made him a most valuable asset to Missouri Masonry. In the southwest Missouri area he is particularly favored, by incoming Masters, to be their Installing Master at Lodge Officer Installations. He attends a Masonic Lodge on an average of 3 nights per week to help with Degree work. Randall received his 25 year Masonic Pin at Mt. Olive's Installation of officers September 30th, 2001 which was presented to him by his good friend and brother W:.B:.Art Wolfe.

Thanks to Nick Breedlove of Mt. Olive Lodge #439 for providing the photo and biographical information.