Member Profile: Horace Bratcher of Waxa #80

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Words by Roger Sitton http://www.waxa80.com/

 

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Monday, February 19th, 2018 was Brother Horace Bratcher’s 92nd Birthday.

Brother Horace is rumored to be Texas’ Oldest Active Odd Fellow.

Joining Waxahachie Lodge No. 80 in 1949. He is still very active in the community. He tries to visit the hospital & local funeral homes on a regular basis.

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He is known for his 1981 Yellow Subaru Coupe better known as the “Sube”. On occasion his wife of 65 plus years (Sister Doris) will allow him to cruise her 1969 Buick Lesabre around town. Happy Birthday Brother! You still inspire us all!

Take the time and watch the linked video made by another Brother to get just a small glimpse in to this great man.

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Ainslie is a Tattoo Artist and owner of Vintage Karma in Tuscola, IL. He is an Odd Fellow and founding member and Past Grand of Tuscola #316 which is right above the tattoo studio. Ainslie is also a member of Owl Creek Rebekah #91, Champaign Encampment #68, and Zonar Canton #18, all of Fisher, IL. He is also on the Grand Lodge of IL IOOF Web Committee and the Sovereign Grand Lodge Communications Committee and built/maintains their websites and Facebook Pages and is a founder of the Heart in Hand blog. When he is not tattooing or Odd Fellowing he built/maintains the official website and Facebook page for guitarist G.E. Smith and helps keep the fans connected.