Larry Max Tittle

Larry Max Tittle obituary

Larry Max Tittle

Larry Tittle Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Benton-Glunt & Tapp Funeral Home on Aug. 25, 2025.

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Larry Max Tittle, age 66, of Henderson, KY formerly of Mt. Vernon, IL, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 22, 2025, at his home under the care of St. Anthony's Hospice. Larry was born in Mt. Vernon, IL, on March 28, 1959 to Max and Dorothy Tittle. Larry was a hard worker and started working at the age of 15. He worked at Stan the Tire Man and Walgreens in Mt. Vernon, IL. He was an over the road truck driver and worked for Audubon Metals in Henderson, KY. He loved his family and friends. Larry had a great sense of humor and a quick wit. He was always the life of the party. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, watching western movies on tv and trips to see the ocean. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Brenda Tittle, parents, niece Kelsey Heldenbrand and his brother-in-law Wayne Collier. Larry is survived by his son Deric (Kerry) Tittle of Mattoon, IL; daughter Leah (JaVon) Williams of Centralia, IL; 2 sisters Pam (Stan) Heldenbrand of Glasgow, KY and Karen Collier of Henderson, KY; 6 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; several nieces and nephews; and his special caretaker, Kenny Thompson. A private burial will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at East Hickory Hill Cemetery in Bluford, IL. A Celebration of Life for Larry will be planned for a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Benton-Glunt & Tapp Funeral Home, A Life Celebration® Home. Please visit www.bentongluntandtappfuneralhome.com to share memories and words of comfort with Larry's family.

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