Robert Lee Titus

Our beloved Robert “Bob” Lee Titus went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 in Lubbock, TX. Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018, 11am at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers.  Family and friends are invited to share memories and expressions of sympathy, and view Bob’s life tribute and service at www.memorialdesigners.net.Bob was born on December 11, 1927 to Banner and Eva May Titus in Blackwell, Oklahoma and grew up in Burrton, Kansas. He was married to Gerri Titus from May 25, 1953 until her death in 2016. In February 1946, he was drafted and assigned to the 314th A.S. Band, 7740 Special Services Battalion in Germany. He was discharged in March 1947.He received a Bachelor degree in Mathematics from William Jewell College in 1951; Masters of Science in Education from Indiana University majoring in Audiovisual Education in 1955 and Doctorate in Education from Indiana University in 1964 in Audiovisual Communications. Bob was on the faculty and acting head of the Center of Educational Media and Technology at East Texas State University (Texas A&M-Commerce).  He was a member or officer in numerous organizations including Texas Association for Educational Technology and Phi Delta Kappa. During his career he made numerous presentations to conventions and organizations.  He received awards for his work in media and technology and was published in Educational Resources & Techniques.Bob and Gerri were long-time members of First Baptist Church in Commerce, Texas. They provided a home away from home for many international students from the early 1960s to 2012.  In spring 1989, they traveled to China in Hefei, Anhei Province to teach. He was very caring and content in all circumstances and lived a full and unselfish life of service to others. He had a quick wit and rich sense of humor.  He was gentle, kind, and generous.  He was known as an avid gardener, a teacher and mentor, and the best Daddy, Papa and Great Papa. He loved fully and well. He was longing to see his Lord and be reunited with his Bride.Survivors include his son, Robbie W. Titus and wife Delight of Evansville, AR; daughter, Diane L. Smith and husband Clifton of Lubbock; grandchildren, Meagan Gilbert and husband Brandon of Wichita Falls, Barrett Smith of Atlanta, GA, Tiffany Heatwole and husband Eric of Lubbock; great-grandchildren, Breegan and Michael Gilbert, and Aiden and Addie HeatwoleHe was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gerri; and a sister, Margaret Kaiser.