Most Excellent Past Grand High Priest
Royal Arch Masons of Tennessee
2018
Richard Ronald Petty, Jr.

Richard Ronald Petty, Jr.
Born on August 30, 1967, in Cleveland, Tennessee to Richard Ronald Petty, Sr. and Lela Ruth Petty. Richard was educated in the Hamilton County Public School system. Richard is married to Karen Cothran from Ringgold Georgia.
Brother Richard was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason on June 24,2007, in Chattanooga Lodge No. 199. Brother Petty served as Worshipful Master consecutive years 2012 and 2013. Worshipful Brother Petty is currently serving as
Lodge Treasurer. In 2014, Worshipful Brother Petty was appointed a member of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee’s Board of Control.
Companion Petty was exalted in John Bailey Nicklin Chapter No. 49 R.A.M. on February 22, 2008. In 2012, Companion Petty served as High Priest and received the Order of High Priesthood. In 2014, Companion Petty was appointed District Deputy Grand High Priest for District 9. Companion Petty was greeted in Mount Moriah Council No. 95 C.M. on February 23, 2008. Companion Petty was elected Illustrious Master in 2012 and again in 2017. In March of 2012, Companion Petty received the Order of the Silver Trowel. In 2012 through 2014, Companion Petty was appointed Personal Representative for the Most Illustrious Grand Master in District 9. Companion
Petty was appointed Illustrious Grand Chaplin in 2014.
Sir Knight Petty was knighted in Lookout Commandery No.14 on February 23, 2008 and served as Eminent Commander during 2014. Sir Knight Petty received the Knight Crusader of the Cross in 2014, followed in 2015, the honor of Knight Commander of the Temple from the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar USA. Sir Knight Petty is a member of Tennessee Priory No.15, Knights of the Cross of Honor. Sir Knight Petty is a member of Cherokee York Rite College No. 152. In August 2017, Sir Knight Petty received the Order of the Purple Cross from the York Rite Sovereign College of North America.
Brother Petty is a member of the Valley of Chattanooga Scottish Rite Bodies. Master of the Royal Secret, Petty is currently serving as Venerable Master, Lodge of Perfection. In 2010, Brother Petty served as the Knight Master of the Knights of Saint Andrew (KSA). In 2015, Brother Petty was invested with the rank of KCCH. Brother Petty is a member of The Worshipful Society of Free Masons, Rough Masons, Wallers, Slaters, Paviors, Plaisterers, and Bricklayers – The Operatives. He is a member of Ye Commemorative Order of Saint Thomas of Acon Cornelius Chapter No. 104. Brother Petty is member of Saint Gregory’s Conclave Red Cross of Constantine, currently holding the office of Puissant Sovereign. He served as Sovereign Master of George Cooper Connor Council Allied Masonic Degrees in 2014. Sir Knight Petty is a member of Knight Commander Chattanooga Asylum No.2. Brother Petty is a member of the Tennessee College Masonic Societas Rosicruciana in Civitiatibus Foederatis. He is a member of Holy Manger Tabernacle No. XLVII Holy Arch Knight Templar Priests. Brother Petty is a member of the Masonic Order of Athelstan, North Carolina Court No.73 and Tennessee Court No. 122. Brother Petty is also a member of the Tennessee Lodge of Research and the 1861 Civil War Lodge of Research.

Most Excellent Past Grand High Priest
Royal Arch Masons of Tennessee
2012
Ralph Denny Friday

Ralph Denny Friday
Born January 5, 1953 in Johnson City, TN. He is the son of Ralph C. and Nila Cash Friday.
One Brother: David Friday deceased.
Denny married his high school sweetheart Vanessa Gay Tester on June 30, 1972 in Jonesborough, TN.
They have 3 children, Becky Donahue, Jamey Friday, Treasurer Johnson City Lodge,
486, and Suzanne Vannoy, They are also the proud grandparents of seven Grandchildren, Tori Donahue, Madison Friday, Natalie Donahue, Anthony Donahue, Meghan Friday, Haley Vannoy and Luke Vannoy
Denny and Gay attend Greenwood Baptist Church in Johnson City, Tennessee ,where
he serves as Sunday School Teacher and Deacon,
Denny is a retired Telephone Lineman of 32 Years. He was educated in the Washington County public school system and graduated from Boones Creek High School in Jonesborough, Tennessee. Attended East Tennessee State University where he studied the Arts. Denny comes from a musical background and has been awarded several top honors for his musical ability including Banjo Performer of the Year and has performed with some of the best from the Grand Ole Opry.
Masonic Résumé
Brother Friday was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason in Johnson City Lodge No. 486 on Oct 25, 2001. He served as Master of the Lodge in 2008 and was awarded Mason of the Year in 2009. He is currently serving as Chaplain.
He was exalted in Thomas E. Matson Chapter No. 131 on June 24, 2002 and served as High Priest in 2005. He received the Order of the High Priesthood on March 21, 2005. Companion Friday served as DDGHP for District 12 from 2005 to 2008 . He also serves the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons as Grand Representative from Tennessee Wyoming
Companion Friday was greeted in Holston Council No. 101 on July 23, 2002 and served as
Illustrious Master in 2006. He received the Order of Silver Trowel on March 20, 2006 and served as Illustrious King of Tennessee Council of Anointed Kings in 2011-2012. He served the Grand Council as Grand Conductor of the Council in 2008.and serves the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons as Grand Representative from Tennessee to Nebraska.
Sir Knight Friday was knighted in Watauga Commandery No. 25 on August 23, 2002 ; served as
Eminent Commander in 2007 and was awarded the Knights Crusader of the Cross May 4, 2007.
He was made a 32nd degree Mason in the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Bodies of Knoxville, TN in 2002 and currently serving as Captain of the Host and a member of the 14th degree team.
He is Past Patron of Nolichucky-Grand View Chapter No. 194, The Order of the Eastern Star, a
Member of the Royal Order of Scotland and a member of the High Council Masonic Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis.
He was inducted into Tennessee Priory No. 15 Knights of the York Cross of Honour in 2009.
Brother Friday is a Charter Member of The Allied Masonic Degrees, Jacob R. Denny Council No.96 and a Charter member of Knight Masons of the U.S.A W.W. Cannon No.459.
He is a member of the Northeast Tennessee York Rite College No. 153 and a Charter Life member and Past President of the Upper East Tennessee York Rite Association.
He is a Life Member of the Charles Newton Bush Past Masters Association and a Member of Tennessee Lodge of Research
He is also a Life Member of Johnson City Lodge No.486, Thomas E. Matson Chapter No. 131, Holston Council No.101 and Watauga Commandery No.25.
He was made a Noble of the Jericho Shrine Temple in 2001 and is Past President of the Washington Co Shrine Club where he also served with the Roadrunners. He was awarded Washington County Shriner of the year in 2005.
Brother Friday was elected Grand Captain of the Host in 2009, advancing each year and was then elected Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the Most Excellent Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Tennessee on March 27, 2012.