About O.C. Wilson

Our History

O.C. Wilson became a Scottish Rite Mason in 1969 with the St. Louis Valley. He affiliated with the Valley of Columbia in 1979. 

He was honored with a Red Hat, becoming a "Knights Commander Court of Honor" (KCCH) in 1989. 

He and his wife Christina were long time teachers in the Hannibal School System. O.C. taught art and pottery. He was a member and Elder of Arch Street Methodist Church. 

Some of his Masonic history includes: WM of Hannibal Lodge #188 in 1993-1994; Wise Master for the Maundy Thursday Service in the northern area for years, a duty he truly took to heart; founding father of the Rose Croix funeral team in Hannibal; President of the North Central Scottish Rite Club; member of the 5° team and Valley choir. O.C. was the Columbia Valley Scottish Rite's biggest supporter in the Hannibal area.

Our mission

 To raise funds and support our local RiteCare HRH speech therapy services for children 9 years and under who might not otherwise receive treatment they need. 

We meet on the second Tuesday of every month 

at 6:00 p.m.  

Our club supports numerous services in our community including the HRH Pediatric Speech Therapy "HRH RiteCare" program.  

All Masons are eligible for membership.