Front Row, L to R: Nobles Thomas Capps & Lady Johnnie Dee; Billy Capps & Lady Linda; and Dubrutz F. Warren. Second Row, L to R: Outer Guard Daniel Hilburn; Asst. Rabban Jeff Taylor; Ill. Sir Randy Simpson; Past Potentate Louis Smith III (23); Oriental Guide Larry Barnes; 2nd Ceremonial Master Robby Sadler; Past Potentate Rick Jackson (14); Recorder George Raecher. Back Row, L to R: Marshal Lane Marshburn; Director Frank Long; Captain of the Guard Bobby Dail.
On May 1, 2024, Wilmington Shrine Club was honored to have six nobles recognized as Fifty Year Service Award recipients from Shriners International and one twenty-five-year award. Nobles Dubrutz Warren, Thomas Capps and his brother, Billy Capps were present to accept their awards. Second Ceremonial Master Robby Sadler and Area Governor assisted Illustrious Sir Randy Simpson in presenting the certificates, pins, and letters from the Imperial Potentate, Imperial Sir James E. “Ed” Stolze, Jr., Fifty-year recipients, Ronald L. Church, Charles R. Ogle, and Yates D. Ward, and twenty-five Jackie D. Clark were unable to attend and will be presented their Service Awards later. A great meal and Masonic fellowship were enjoyed by all! Congratulations and “Thank You” to these nobles for their long-term dedication.