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P. VINCENT KINKADE 1921-2014

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Picture courtesy of Missouri Lodge of Research Archive

Grand Master, 1986-1987

BIOGRAPHY

From Missouri Lodge of Research:

P Vincent Kincade was born on October 20, 1921 at Libertyville, Missouri. He graduated with a B.S. degree in Agriculture from the University of Missouri, later he received the Agriculture Centennial Distinguished Service Award in Agriculture from the University.

He was initiated in and was the Master of Ft Francois Lodge in 1926. He served as DDGM of the 48th Masonic District from 1973 to 1978. In that year, 1978 he was appointed Senior Grand Marshal and in 1986 was elected Grand Master. He served as President of the Masonic Home Board and presided over the formal opening of the new Western Unit of the Masonic Home of Missouri.

Brother Kincade belonged to the Scottish Rite, Valley of St Louis and received his KCCH and was coronated a 33rd degee member. He was a Past Sovereign of St Louis Conclave Red Cross of Constantine, Past Sovereign of the Ray V. Denslow Council, Allied Masonic Degrees, a member of Moolah Shrine, Member and Past Master of the Missouri Lodge of Research, a member of Farmington Chapter No 430 Order of the Eastern Star and the Royal Order of Scotland.

Most Worshipful Brother Kinkade was elected an Executive Commissioner of the Masonic Service Association of North American in 1988 and in 2001 was electeed Chairman of the Executive Commissioners.

Brother Kinkade died April 2, 2014. Masonic Funeral Services were conducted by Past Grand Master Bruce Austin.


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