John Henry "Jack" Jeter Jr.

John Henry "Jack" Jeter Jr., 93 entered into rest September 6, 2019. Jack retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. as Supervisor of Installation & Repair. His love for the Mason resulted in 65 years of service and devotion. He spent many years as an active member and was The Director of Masonic Home and School and 14 years as a Board Member of The Texas Masonic Retirement Center.

Parent Lodge: Haltom City-Riverside Lodge No. 1331 Initiated - December 16, 1953 (Riverside #1194) Passed - January 20, 1954 (Riverside #1194) Raised - March 13, 1954 (Riverside #1194) Past Master - Riverside Lodge No. 1194 - (1963 / 64) Haltom City-Riverside Lodge No. 1331 - Endowed Golden Trowel Award Plural Lodges: Sunrise Daylight Lodge No. 1433 - Endowed Keller Lodge No. 1084 - Endowed Eugene Green D/FW Lodge No. 1441 - Endowed Smithfield Lodge No. 455 - Endowed Panther City Lodge No. 1183 – Sweet Home Lodge No. 576 - Endowed Crowley Lodge No. 1437 - Endowed Chalk Mountain Lodge No. 894 - Endowed Tranquility Lodge No. 2000 - Charter Member & Endowed Grand Lodge of Texas District Deputy Grand Master (1968) - 33° Inspector General Honorary El Texa Grotto, M.O.V.P.E.R. Southside Commandery No. 83, K.T. Haltom City-Riverside Chapter No. 468, RAM, Past High Priest District Deputy Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Texas Haltom City-Riverside Council No. 384, R&SM, Past Thrice Illustrious Master District Deputy Grand Master, Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters of Texas Tejas Council No. 282, Allied Masonic Degrees - Past Sovereign Master Recipient of the DeMolay Legion of Honor Shamrock Council No. 54, Knight Masons St. Anthony Conclave No. 50, Order of the Red Cross of Constantine St. Timothy Conclave No. 65, Order of the Red Cross of Constantine York Rite College No. 154, Ft. Worth York Rite College No. 14, Order of High Priesthood Past President of the Fort Worth Masonic Service Bureau Past Presiding officer of the Tarrant County York Rite Association Past Presiding officer of the York Rite Officers Association. Civic Activities: Past President, Downtown Civitan Club, Fort Worth Past President, Downtown Building Owners and Managers Association Rotary Club, Cleburne (former member) G.O.B. Club, Ft Worth (Good Ole Boys Club) He also served in the U.S. Navy, Boatswain's Mate Third Class (WWII) He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn in 2013. He is survived by His son, Gary Jeter and wife, Cynthia Van Hooser and daughter; Gina Evans and husband, Rick, 5 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren, numerous favorite nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Jack’s family would like to take this opportunity to express their sincere gratitude for the tremendous care given by the staff at Texas Masonic Retirement Center. We are so grateful to everyone there who gave so much love and attention to him during his residency.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to: Masonic Temple Association 1100 Henderson St. Ft. Worth, TX 76102 No Mason Left Behind Project c/o Texas Masonic Retirement Center 1501 W. Division Arlington, TX 76012 Maslah Shriner's Hospital Fund 1100 Henderson St. Ft. Worth, TX 76102 Texas Scottish Rite Hospital 2222 Wellborn St. Dallas, TX 75219