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Paul Titus Obituary

Paul E. Titus Holt Paul Titus, beloved husband, father and grandfather, was born on September 8, 1921, in Auburn, N.Y., to the late Shirley Titus of Titus the Tinner and is survived by his sister Betty (Chris) Snell. Paul left this world on February 8, 2013, at the age of 91 to be reunited with his beloved wife Catherine. He blessed the lives of all who knew him and his heart and words will be passed on by all those who continue to love him. Surviving to cherish his memory are his daughter, Sandra (Paul II) Nelson; grandchildren, Paul III (Bonnie) Nelson, Kathryn (Jesse) McKendry, David (Denise) Nelson; great-grandchildren, Jessica, Alyssa, Ryan, Georgia, Isabella, and Matthew. Paul was a designer and builder of quality residential homes in the Lansing and East Lansing area for many years. A worship service remembering Paul will be held at 10:00 a.m., with a brief viewing prior to the service, on Thursday, February 14, 2013, at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 E. Grand River Avenue, East Lansing, MI. The visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 13th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Gorsline Runciman. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.greastlansing.com.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Feb. 11, 2013.

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February 17, 2013

Sandy and family, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your father, Paul Titus. He and your mother were good friends of my parents (Doug and Sunny Rowe) and through my parents I was able to get know your father. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Julie Kussmaul (daughter of Doug and Sunny Rowe), Howell, MI.

February 13, 2013

WHAT a beautiful soul and loving man, husband, father, and grand-father. We were blessed to have him in our family.

February 13, 2013

We enjoyed Paul as a lake neighbor - he had a great sense of humor and shared many fishing stories -- we will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Mark and Marci Hooper

February 11, 2013

Dear Sandy....it has been so very long
since we have connected...i connected with your son and his family at shephard of the hills last year...but never got an address for you! I am Gail McKinstry Perkins...remember all the days we walked to school at Eastern! Your parents were soooooo
special...i can remember them clear as
day! and my heart and prayers go out to you and your family during this time...the angels are rejoicing i am sure!!!!! Love and Hugs and Prayers to you!

Jan & Bruce Rowland

February 11, 2013

It will be hard to say good-bye to such a sweet gentleman. We will miss his sense of humor and will miss seeing him fishing in his little green row boat. Thoughts and prayers to all the family.

Theda Dyer

February 11, 2013

Crystal Lake will not be the same without Paul...He will be missed!

February 11, 2013

We are sorry for your loss. Grandpa Titus was a "great" grandfather to his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be missed by many.
Dennis and Janet Ricord

Joyce McGarry

February 10, 2013

We will really miss seeing Mr. Titus driving to breakfast every morning. He always had a smile and wave. He was the most thoughtful and caring neighbor. It was such a gift to have known him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Steve and Joyce McGarry

Anne Shivley OT

February 9, 2013

Remembering a great patient and lake friend.

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