Gerald W Titus

Gerald Wayne Titus was born in Stowe, Vermont on June 13, 1936 to Wayne and Evelyn (Bradford) Titus. He passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, June 15, 2023 while surrounded by loving family.

Gerald grew up on the Titus family dairy farm with his parents and seven siblings, Hazel, Rodney, Ervin, Wilma, Harold, Delbert and Cindy, and his best friend (and later, his best man and brother in law) Kermit Spaulding. Ervin, Harold, Delbert and their parents have preceded Gerald in gaining their wings, but he is lovingly survived by his remaining siblings, his high school sweetheart and wife, Deena (Jarvis) Titus; His daughters, Valerie Murphy and Licia Rivera, and his seven grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 3 bonus step great-grandchildren.

Gerald was a tremendous athlete all through school and was later recruited by the Army National Guard to play on their basketball team. Gerald served an honorable career in the National Guard full time until he later retired as a Sergeant Major.  His love for sports followed him all through his life and he loved his Cowboys. Not only was he a star athlete, but he was an even more loving cheerleader to all those that were blessed to have him in their lives. His talent for remaining steadfast through life’s storms, and helping those he loved weather their storms, was beyond miraculous. He taught us how to laugh, how to not take ourselves too seriously, that forgiveness was the key to our peace not to the peace of others, how to nurture ourselves and the earth around us in a way that will help bare the best fruits for the future, that you need to take time daily to sit out on the porch and watch the grass grow, and maybe most importantly…don’t walk by someone you love without first “paying toll”.

Gerald’s contagious humor, tight hugs, gentle hands and fierce heart will forever be remembered and honored. We love you dearly and miss you terribly.

Service Details.

Visitation

When: Friday, June 23, 2023 from 1:00-3:00pm
Location: Mountain Valley Funeral Home
Address: 3407 SW Wilshire Blvd JOSHUA, TX 76058

Service

When: Friday, June 23, 2023 from 3:00-4:00pm
Location: Mountain Valley Funeral Home
Address: 3407 SW Wilshire Blvd JOSHUA, TX 76058