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Bro. Robert L. Breeding
 

Bro. Breeding was born in Eastern Tennessee during the years of the depression. In the mid-1950's while he was serving as a young Air Force Officer he found himself impressed with certain older officers and non-commissioned officers. He wanted to learn more about their philosophies of life and the associations they had with each other. He really found himself wanting to be like them. He learned what had guided these men and ended up becoming a candidate for the Masonic fraternity. He was raised in Douglas Lodge #180 in Mascoutah, IL and became a member of Evening Star Lodge #180, in  Tazewell Tennessee. He became a Scottish Rite member in 1966 and a Shriner in Knoxville Tennessee during 1985.

He served in the Army and Air Force from 1943 to 1969, seeing action in Europe during WWII, and in the overall sense serving also in Korea and Viet Nam. He felt he was fortunate to be able to continue his chosen profession of teaching, educational administration and research. In 1957 he was awarded The Freedom Foundation for his efforts. During his military service he earned two masters degrees and upon retiring at the grade of Lieutenant Colonel joined the faculty at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and also earned hid Doctor of Education Degree.