Homer Irvin "Red" Titus

Homer Irvin Titus (known as “Red” because of his red hair) was born in Koleen, Indiana on July 10, 1931. Red departed this world for his heavenly home on January 20, 2025. Red was the second of ten children born from parents Thomas Ralph Titus and Lillian Altonia (Wollam) Titus. He married his best friend and dearly beloved soulmate Barbara Charline Wright in 1952. He is survived by his four children Kenneth David, Linda Sue (Bruce) Hammer, Gerry Edward, and Toni Jo (Richard) Held; five grandchildren: Jay William Hammer, Margaret (Held) Christensen, Benjamin Titus Held, Russell Thomas Hammer, Macy (Hammer) Thames; eight greatgrandchildren; and four siblings: William, James (Jim), Alice Oestreich, and Teresa Hilliker. He was preceded in death by five siblings: Alma Mormance, Rhoda Gibson, Lillian Hamilton, David Titus, and John Titus. Red enjoyed recounting stories about his adventurous youth which included train hopping, swimming in the gravel pits, and painting the Greene County Tulip viaduct. He was always an avid reader and had a particular fondness of poetry. He enjoyed music and entertained others with his vocal talents. He was an outdoor enthusiast, rarely missed a season of mushroom hunting in the spring, took his family boating on the weekends, and visited state and national parks throughout the USA. At the age of 30 he enrolled at Indiana University. While working and raising four young children, he graduated with honors and earned a B.S. in Education and a M.S. in School Administration. He began his teaching career for Monroe County Community Schools and later served as a building principal at various MCCS schools. Following cremation and a private service, Red will be interred at Grandview Cemetery in Bloomfield, Indiana. Condolences and special memories may be shared with Red’s family at https://www.allencares.com/ . Memorial contributions may be made to Boys Town of America https://www.boystown.org/ or Alzheimer’s Association https://www.alz.org/ Allen Funeral Home and Crematory 4155 South Old State Rod 37 has been entrusted with arrangements and online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com

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Homer Irvin "Red" Titus

July 10, 1931 - January 20, 2025