ELECTED GRAND OFFICER
GRAND WORTHY PATRON
Jermaine E. Wakefield
Jermaine E. Wakefield, 33’ was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. He attended Hayes Elementary School, Clifton Middle School and Western Hills High School. Despite being raised by a single mother in challenging inner-city neighborhoods, Jermaine excelled academically and athletically, participating in football, basketball and baseball.
At the age of 1, he moved in with his aunt and uncle, who provided him with a stable foundation to further his education and foster his drive to impact society positively. During this transformative time, Jermaine began tutoring disabled and underprivileged students in math and science. He also became deeply involved in student government, The University of Cincinnati’s Summer Enrichment Programs, The National Honor Society throughout all four years of high school and received The Simon Lazarus Jr. Award for outstanding community service in the Greater Cincinnati area.
After graduating high school, Jermaine was awarded a full-ride scholarship to The Ohio State University, where he pursued his passion for learning. This education led to a career in Industrial Design with a company based in Atlanta, Georgia. However, dissatisfied with the company’s lack of minority advancement opportunities at the time, he returned home to Cincinnati to help support and help raise his younger siblings.
In Cincinnati, Jermaine played a key role in establishing Walker Funeral Home, which opened in 2002. The funeral home has since grown into one of Greater Cincinnati’s most trusted and professional service establishments, now operating several locations across the city. Jermaine has dedicated himself to compassionately assisting grieving families, helping them plan and carry out meaningful funeral and home-going services.
Jermaine has been joyfully married to his supportive and loving wife, Bridget, lovingly known as “Bdubb” for 25 years this coming June. They are proud parents of three children Denico, Jada and Brittany. Above all he puts his wife and family at the center of his life. He especially cherishes the time spent with his three beloved grandsons, Larson, Wave and Rockie, all who affectionately call him “Opa.
A devoted servant of his Lord and Savior, Jermaine enjoys contributing to church outreach programs and participating in community service projects through all his Prince Hall Affiliated fraternal organizations.
In addition to his professional and family life, Jermaine is the owner/chief operator of Wakefield Remodeling, LLC, continuing the legacy of his ‘father’, Jesus “The Carpenter, making him a “Speculative & Operative” Mason, “A Masons’ Mason”! His dedication to service and excellence has earned him numerous accolades and positions of leadership in his Masonic and fraternal affiliations, including:
MASONIC & FRATERNAL LEADERSHIP
St. John’s Lodge No. 3
Master Mason of the Year
St. John’s Chapter No. 25
King Solomon Consistory No. 20
A.E.A.O.N.M.S.
Amaranth Grand Chapter O.E.S. for the State of Ohio
St. John’s Chapter No. 25
Sinai Temple No. 59
And has been elected as Grand Worthy Patron of Amaranth Grand Chapter, Inc., Order of Eastern Star P.H.A., State of Ohio