Right Eminent Grand Commander
The Right Eminent Grand Commander
Charles Bethea
Sir Knight Charles Bethea was born and raised in Dillon, South Carolina, son of Bro Andrew F. and Sister Lular R. Bethea, both members of the Prince Hall Family. Upon high school graduation he enlisted in the United States Army where he served from Aug 1974 till Sept 1994. He moved to Jackson Tn, in 1995.
REGC Bethea’s masonic journey began in 1981, when he was raised in Raymond Bennett Military Lodge #33 in Darmstadt West Germany (Oklahoma Jurisdiction). In 1996, he joined the Tennessee Prince Hall family joining McKinley Lodge 117 in Jackson Tennessee. He is currently a Past Master and member of Hope Lodge #144 Jackson Tennessee.
He has held the following leadership positions within the Tennessee York Rite Bodies Holy Royal Arch Masons—Past High Priest Lane Chapter #16, Past West Tennessee Deputy Juliett Allison Grand Chapter, HPEGHP Juliett Allison Grand Chapter Holy Royal Arch Masons
Royal and Select Masters—Past Thrice Illustrious Master Jackson Council #4, HPGTIM Charles F. Williams Grand Council Royal and Select Masters. PRGCA Bernice H. Stevens Grand Court LOCOP (TN) Currently 2nd Advisor General Grand Conference of Grand Courts Ladies of the Circle of Perfection. Past West Tennessee Deputy
Knight Templar—Past Eminent Commander Lane Commandry #24, and presently serving as Right Eminent Grand Commander of Austin W. Williams Grand Commandry (TN)
Harry J. Spencer Priory No.4—Deputy Eminent Prior
I am currently a member of Edward Evans Consistory #196 Fayetteville, NC 32nd Degree and Past Potentate of Zarah Temple 151 Jackson, Tennessee A.E.A.N.O.M.S.
REGC Bethea is married to Lylia Bethea, and they are the parents of 2 sons, 1 daughter and 10 grandchildren. He is a member of Mt. Pleasant CME Church, Jackson Tennessee.