Grand Master

Kentucky. Grand Master George William Tither was born in Cincinnati, Ohio June 14, 1919. He is the son of Frank Tither and Julia Meyer Tither and has two sisters. Brother Tither was educated in the public school systems in Illinois and Michigan. Brother Tither married Billye A. Herald on August 1, 1945 in Cincinnati, Ohio and are the proud parents of Kathleen Webber and Kim Tither. Their son George W. Tither II (Rusty) passed away while still an infant. They have one grand daughter. Brother Tither has been an active member of Baptist churches for over thirty years and is currently a member of Flag Springs Baptist Church in Campbell County, Ky. He has served many years as Chairman of the Board of Deacons, Sunday School Teacher and Youth Leader. Brother Tither served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II from October 1942 to October 1945 and survived the sinking of his ship the Destroyer Twiggs DD 591. Brother Tither is the owner of Tither Heating and Air Conditioning in California, Ky. MASONIC RECORD Aspen Grove Lodge No. 397 Initiated as Entered Apprentice July 23, 1960; passed to the Degree of Fellowship August 27,1960; Raised to the sublime Degree of Master Mason September 24, 1960. Brother Tither served as Master in 1965, Tiler in 1966 and several years as Chaplain. Grand Lodge of Kentucky F. & A.M. District Deputy Grand Master, District Twenty Eight 1977-1978; Grand Sword Bearer 1985-1986; Grand Senior Deacon 1986-1987; Committee on Masonic Appreciation Day 1987; Director Masonic Retirement Village 1987-1993; Director Old Masons Home 1989-1993; Director Masonic Widows and Orphans Home 1989-1993; Grand Junior Warden 1989-1990; Grand Senior Warden 1990-1991; Deputy Grand Master 1991-1992; and Grand Master 1992-1993. Scottish Rite Indra Consistory Thirty-second degree 1987 in Covington, Ky. Royal Order of Scotland September 1992. York Rite Royal Arch Mason 1962 in Ft. Thomas Chapter 177, Ft. Thomas, Ky. Royal Master, Select Master and Super Excellent Master 1974 in Jeffries Council 33, Dayton, Ky. Commandery. Knights Templar 1974 in Newport Commandery 13, Newport, Ky. Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Syrian Temple 1974 in Cincinnati, Ohio and now a member of Oleika Temple, Lexington, Ky. Order of the Eastern Star Alexandria Chapter 337 in Alexandria, Ky. 1963. Other Masonic Affiliations Past Masters Societies of: Northern Ky. 1965, Central Ky., Lakeland, Ky. and District 30. National Sojourners, Kentucky Chapter 134 1990. Pendleton County Scottish Rite Club. Brother Tither will be remembered for his love and concern for the Masonic Homes of Kentucky. That concern and love has been put into action in many ways, perhaps best illustrated by him and his Lady Billye spending Christmas Eve and Christmas day at the homes with the residents. Through his urging the Masons of Kentucky have greatly increased Life Memberships and during his year as Grand Master, the homes were consolidated into a single corporate entity. Brother Tither has brought dignity and respect to the Grand Lodge in his every action. We can all be proud of our Grand Master and we all owe a debt of gratitude for the untiring efforts and time that he has devoted to Masonry. DRINKING FROM THE SAUCER I've never made a fortune. And I'll never make one now. But it really doesn't matter Cause I am happy anyhow. As I go along my journey I'm reaping better than I've sowed. I'm drinking from the saucer Cause my cup has overflowed. I don't have a lot of riches and sometimes the going's tough But while I've got my kids to love me I think I'm rich enough. I'll just thank God for the blessings That his mercy has bestowed. I'm drinking from the saucer Cause my cup has overflowed. If you give me strength and courage When the way grows steep and rough I'll not ask for other blessings I'm already blest enough May I never be too busy to help bear enough May I never be too busy to help bear anothers load Then I'll be drinking from the saucer Cause my cup has overflowed