Freestone County, Texas
Funeral Programs



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Funeral Services for Mr. Governor Titus

Saturday, August 20, 1966
Time: 1:00 P.M.
Hopewell Methodist Church
Fairfield, Texas

Rev. H. M. Taylor, Pastor

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Obituary

Governor Titus, the oldest child of the late Willie and Mary Titus, was born 
Feb. 6, 1895.

He attended public school in Titus Farm Community.

At the age of 22 he was enlisted in service, where he served with Co. C., 332nd
Service Bn., United States Army.

There he served honestly and faithfully and was honorably discharged July 30, 
1919.

He was married to Miss A. M. Hunter Feb. 6, 1921.  To this union five children 
were born.

He suffered a long illness and passed away August 15, 1966, in Freestone County
Hospital.

He leaves to mourn his wife, three sons, Wilbur of Dallas, Texas, Cornelius of
Los Angeles, Calif., and Joe Pierce of San Diego, Calif; three daughters, Mrs.
Katherine M. Cox of Fairfield, Texas, Loreta Phillips and Ernestine Jordan of 
Dallas, Texas; one brother, three sisters and 15 grandchildren, eight nieces
and three nephews, and a host of relatives and friends.

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PROGRAM

Processional
Song..........."What a Friend"
Prayer
Scripture.......Rev. H.M. Taylor
  Old Testament
  New Testament
Song..........."Just As I Am"
Reolution
Remarks - 2 minutes
Song..........."Never Grow Old"
Eulogy.........Rev. H.M. Taylor
Final Respect to the Deceased - Cox Funeral Home in Charge
Recessional


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ACTIVE PALL BEARERS

Mr. Isiah Corden
Mr. Edward Johnson
Mr. Eugene Johnson
Mr. Roy Ramsey
Mr. Charlie Thornton
Mr. Elawrence Gable

HONORARY PALL BEARERS

Mr. Jesse Go
Mr. George Compton
Mr. S. J. Jackson
Mr. E. S. Hunter
Mr. J. I. Bonner
Mr. J. F. Frazier

INTERMENT - HOPEWELL CEMETERY

APPRECIATION

We acknowledge with sincere appreciation your lovng kindness and sympathy 
extended during these hours of sorrow.  Your cards, flowers, telegrams, 
presence and other kindness will always be remembered.
  -- The Family of Mr. Governor Titus
  
COX FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE
A. L. Cox, Directing