Whether you knew him as Rodney or RT, Rodney Kenneth Tittle, was a force to be reckoned with. You always knew that he was in the room because he had both a strong personality and a towering physical presence. Quick with a laugh, Rodney could disarm almost anyone with his charm and persuade them to listen to what he had to say. He had a life filled with love for his family and friends, and will be greatly missed.
Rodney was a devoted member of Central Baptist Church in Argo. Rodney was always evangelizing and wanted to help those that needed God’s love in their life. He always strived to be a good Christian example to his community, even if in unconventional ways.
After being a bit wild in his youth, Rodney settled down and became a force for good in people’s lives. For example, Rodney could start out just having a beer with someone at The Central Club in Leeds and before you know it, he’d help bring Christ into their life. His ability to relate and understand what they might be going through helped him connect with all types of people---this was his gift from God.
In addition to his devotion to church, Rodney was a well-respected businessman in the Leeds community. As the owner of a trucking company for over 35 years, he worked hard cultivating respect and goodwill with his clients and friends. He had a life-long love of golf, which he shared with many of his buddies and his son, Ken. More recently he enjoyed tracking the baseball exploits of his two young grandsons, always hoping to hear that they had “knocked the cover off the ball.” Rodney had friends far and wide, who he considered to be like his family.
Rodney was just shy of his 74th birthday when he passed on July 21st. He was born August 25, 1946 to the late Era Mae Adkins and Chester Sylvester Tittle. Rodney also had two brothers, Terry Tittle (Carolyn) and Steve Tittle, both of Argo. He was blessed to have been part of a loving family.
His surviving wife of the last 36 years is Shirley Gail Armstrong. Rodney and Shirley were married in 1984 and enjoyed many happy years together. Whether they were hanging out with close friends, or taking a relaxing trip to the beach, Shirley and Rodney had fun and loved being together. Sara Beth, their only child together, was the light of their life. Her life was tragically cut short by a long-term illness and she passsed away in 2015.
His surviving daughter, Stacy Dawson had these words to say about Rodney, “I was asked to say a few words about my favorite memories of my Dad. Our situation was different. I didn’t grow up knowing my Dad. I knew his name, but was an adult before we developed a relationship. We started as friends and saw each other from time to time, but we always let life get in the way. Over the past several months while he’s been sick, I was blessed to have him here in the final days of his life. I loved him, and I know he loved me, and we got to show each other that love in the purest, realest form. During this time he became more than my friend, more than my Dad, he became my ‘Daddy’.”
Rodney’s children and survivors are Ken Tittle (Angel) of Atlanta, Stacy Walters Dawson (Will) of Pell City, and the late Sara Beth Tittle. His grandchildren are Hudson and Carter Tittle of Atlanta. He loved all of his family, children and grandchildren.
Visitation Services are on Sunday, July 26 for family from 12-1 pm, and friends from 1-3 pm at Kilgroe Funeral Home (1750 Ashville Rd, Leeds 35094). Due to Covid-19 concerns, a private, family-only burial ceremony will be held later. It will be performed by Pastor Dewey Corder from Central Baptist Church in Argo.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in honor of Rodney Kenneth Tittle.
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