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JOSEPH SITTERS Obituary

Joseph Russell Sitters, Sr. died Wednesday, August 8 at the Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home at the age of 84. He was surrounded by his children, Sylvia Irene Sitters of Comfort, Texas and his son, Joseph Russell Sitters, Jr. of Lantana, Texas. Sitters was born in Ysleta, Texas on July 30, 1928. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob D. Sitters and Josefa Montes Sitters and stepmother Carmen Silvas Sitters. He is survived by his Daughter Sylvia and son-in-law Kenneth Huffhines; Son Joe, daughter-in-law Amy and granddaughters Sydney and Samantha. He is also survived by his sisters, Margaret Apodaca of China Spring, TX and Sarah Sitters of California; and brothers Jake D. Sitters of Castroville, TX and Walter R. Sitters and his wife, Mary Morales Sitters of Canutillo TX as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Sitters received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy in 1946. He served in the Korean War as a paratrooper in the 187th Infantry Regiment, Rakkasans, a regiment of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) of the United States Army . He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Texas Western College. Sitters spent most of his career teaching at Henderson Middle School and McArthur Elementary Intermediate School. Funeral Services were held on Friday August 10th , 2012. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

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Published by El Paso Times from Aug. 9 to Aug. 18, 2012.

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November 7, 2012

It was with great sadness that I learned of Mr. Sitters' passing. He was a definite influence in my life. He will be missed. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. A Henderson student, Amparo Rodriguez Magruder.

Ruben A

August 13, 2012

Great man,teacher and mentor. Will miss you and the world needs more people like you in the school system to teach manners,to respect and educate. God Bless you. Respecutfully RFA

Rodolfo Hernandez

August 13, 2012

Hard working,hard charging....that was Joe Sitters.....rest in peace.....

paul strelzin

August 13, 2012

Rest in peace my friend.

The Cathedral High School Alumni Association (LQVQ)

August 10, 2012

We the Cathedral High School Alumni Los Que Van Quedando (LQVQ) wish extend to the Joseph Russell Sitters, Sr. family our deepest sympathy. There is little that we can say that will comfort you in this hour of your bereavement.

May you find solace in the inspiring memories of the exemplary life of Joseph Russell Sitters, Sr. May he enjoy his eternal rest and the rewards he has earned.

Joe Jr., we hope that you and your family derive some measure of comfort in the knowledge that we share your grief. You can rest assured that he will not be forgotten by our brotherhood. May he rest in peace!

Joseph Russell Sitters, Sr. will be remembered on November 2, 2012 at the Cathedral High School Alumni (LQVQ) Memorial Mass at the St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Irma Medina

August 10, 2012

Joe, Amy & Family

My deepest condolences in the loss of your father. My prayers are with you during this time.

Jesus Hernandez

August 10, 2012

My condolences to Mr. Sitters family may God bless you. I knew Mr. Sitters as a student at Henderson It was because of him that I became a paratrooper. I was always so proud to have known him I'am a 67 year old Vietnam veteran I will always remamber Mr Sitters until I'am no longer on this Earth Will always be missed AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY!

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