FRANKLIN C. BONER
Right Eminent Department Commander (2006-2009)
East Central Department

Sir Knight Franklin Cooper Boner was born on October 22, 1939, in Bellville, Ohio, eldest child of Walter Cooper and Anna M. Boner. He graduated from Johnsville High School in 1957 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Park College, Parkville, Missouri, in 1984. He was employed as a Management Analyst at the Newark Air Force Base, retiring in 1993 after completing 30 years of service. He served in the US Navy, 1957-1960 and in the US Naval Reserves from 1978, retiring December 7, 1997. On May 27, 2000, he was united in marriage with Betty L. Jones. He is a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Newark, Ohio, where he is presently serving as Chairman of the Finance Committee, member of the Administrative Board, and past president of the Pastor Parish committee.
        Sir Knight Boner began his Masonic Career in Center Lodge No. 86, F. & A.M., Johnstown, Ohio. He was raised January 6, 1965, and served as Worshipful Master in 1972. In 1990 he was elected Secretary, an office he still occupies. He was exalted in Gilead Chapter No. 59, R.A.M., Mt. Gilead, Ohio, May 27, 1968, serving as High Priest in 1971, Order of High Priesthood, 1971. He was Secretary, 1971-1982. He is a member of Warren Chapter No. 6, Newark, Ohio, served as High Priest in 1984, Secretary 1985-1986, and served as District Deputy Grand High Priest 14th Capitular District, 1986-1989. Also, he is a member of Clinton Chapter No. 26, Mt. Vernon, Ohio, serving as High Priest in 1998. He was appointed Grand Representative to Ireland near the Grand Chapter, R.A.M., of Ohio, an honor he still holds. Additionally, he is a member of the Chapter of Research of the Grand Chapter, R.A.M., of Ohio.
        Sir Knight Boner is a member of Kinsman Council No. 76, Mt. Vernon, Ohio, serving as Illustrious Master in 1974 and receiving the Order of Silver Trowel, 1974.
Franklin Boner was Knighted March 6, 1971, in Clinton Commandery No. 5, Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and served as Eminent Commander in 1979. He holds plural memberships in Mt. Vernon Commandery No 1, St. Luke's Commandery No. 34, presently Recorder, and St. George Commandery No. 76. He has also served as President and Secretary of the 5th Division CTA, Deputy Division Commander 1984-1986, and was appointed Grand Sentinel by Sir Knight Richard A. Meacham in 1992. He was also appointed Grand representative to the Grand Commandery of Virginia near the Grand Commandery of Ohio in 1992. In 2000 Sir Knight Boner was invested with the rank and dignity of Knight Commander of the Temple. He is serving as Department Commander, East Central, 2006-2009.
He was elected a member of Ohio Priory No. 18, Knights of the York Cross of Honour, November 1979. Other Masonic affiliations are: member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Columbus, and Honorary member of the Supreme Council 33º Masons; member of Aladdin Temple Shrine and the Licking County Shrine Club; member of Teheran Grotto, Newark, Ohio; founder of Morrow Chapter, Order of De Molay, November 1973, serving as Chairman of the Advisory Council, served as Deputy Governor, 1973-1976, and received the Honorary Legion of Honor from the International Supreme Council of the Order of De Molay. Other Masonic memberships include:Royal Order of Scotland; Galilean Tabernacle No. XXIII, Grand College of America, Holy Royal Arch Knights Templar Priests, and serving 2006 as Very Eminent Preceptor; Centennial York Rite College No. 87;Charter member of Charlemagne and Lafayette Conclaves of the Red Cross of Constantine, Sovereign, Lafayette, 2005; Galilean Council, Knight Masons of Ireland; Grand College of Rites; Frank H. Nicklaus Council No. 208, Allied Masonic Degrees, Sovereign Master, 2001 and received the Red Branch of Eri, 2001; Secretary, Peter J. Copeland Council No.408, Allied Masonic Degrees; appointed Grand Secretary/Treasurer, Allied Masonic Degrees of the USA, April 2001; elected Grand Secretary/I'reasurer, February 2002 to present; Deputy Secretary General, Masonic Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis. He is also a member of Hanover Chapter, Order of Eastern Star,Worthy Patron,2005-2006; a member and Past Watchman of the Shepherds of the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem; and a member of Columbus Court No. 58, Order of the Amaranth. His civic honors include: a member of the Kentucky Colonels and the Franklin County Memorial Lodge. Sir Knight Franklin C. Boner was appointed R.E.Department Commander, East Central, by M.E. Grand Master Richard B. Baldwin at the 63rd Triennial Conclave of the Grand Encampment, August 16, 2006, in Houston, Texas.

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