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Steve Titsworth Obituary

Steve Rex Titsworth Steve R. Titsworth of Austin, Texas was called to join our Heavenly Father on Monday, June 27, 2011. Steve was 60 years old. He was born to Rex and Doris Titsworth on July 15, 1950. He was preceded in death by his sister, Pam and brother, David. A beloved husband and stepfather he is survived by his wife, Susan Titsworth, stepsons Seth, Matthew and Luke Tiemann, daughter-in-laws Melanie, Christie, and Lacey Tiemann and granddaughter Brooklynn Tiemann. Steve graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Science and completed an associate degree of Applied Science in Paramedic Technology. After 25 years of service as a firefighter Steve retired from the Austin Fire Department. Steve was also a Travis County Reserve Sheriff Deputy. Steve was affiliated with the Civil Air Patrol in the past and is a current member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Being a strong Christian man with a heart committed to spreading His love Steve was a member of Great Hills Baptist Church. While attending Great Hills he volunteered on the security team. Steve had a servant's heart and lived out the verse from Matthew 20:26, "it is not the way among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant." An avid aviator Steve was a pilot and enjoyed flying in his spare time. He also enjoyed scuba diving and spending time with family. He was a facilitator for and received the Volunteer of the Year award for his help to, For the Love of Christi, Inc. Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 2, 2011 at Great Hills Baptist Church in Austin, TX. Visitation will be at the church beginning at 9:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to For the Love of Christi, Inc., www.forlovechristi. org and Great Hills Baptist Church, www.ghbc.org.

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on Jul. 1, 2011.

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Lee Allen

July 6, 2011

Susan, I am so sorry for your loss. Steve was such a kind man and a wonderful Christian. I miss the good times our church group in Austin shared.

David Beckerley

July 2, 2011

I was a Reserve Deputy with Steve at TCSO and we went through the Basic Peace Officer Academy together. I am sadden by the loss. He is missed by many.

VJ & Clyde Barre

July 2, 2011

Susan, we are thinking about you and your family at this very sad time. I will always remember Steve as a loving and caring Christian - he was (and still is) a wonderful role-model. He will be greatly missed. You are in our prayers!

Justin Meyer

July 1, 2011

My sympathies to Susan and the rest of Steve's family. Truly it can be said that Steve left a great legacy of Christ's love on the earth. He will most certainly be missed and never, ever forgotten in the hearts of so many. He was a good friend and co-worker. I'll miss him.

Glen Hertenberger

July 1, 2011

Julie and I always enjoyed our Christian Firefighter fellowship times with Steve and Susan...

Sharon Townsend

July 1, 2011

Susan, I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

Tom Caven

July 1, 2011

Steve was a great guy and will be missed by all who knew him. Sad for his passing.

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