Norway – John Alva Titus Sr., 89, of Norway, died Friday, March 14, at his residence. He was born in Bryant Pond on Nov. 22, 1918. He is the son of Leroy and Eva Titus. John was a graduate of Paris High School. He married Muriel Peterson on Oct. 28, 1945, and she passed away in 2002.

John proudly served our country during World War II in the U.S. Army as a Second Lieutenant in the 29th Airborne Troop Carrier Squadron. John worked at Titus Motor Co. of South Paris, Gates Rubber Co. of Denver, Colo., and Andy’s Auto Supply of South Paris in his working years. He was a member of S.C.O.R.E., Paris Historical Society, Masonic Paris Lodge A.F. and A.M., American Legion and The V.F.W., and First Congregational Church of South Paris.

John, in recent years, would get together every Monday with his cousins and eat out at various local restaurants.

He is survived by his sons, John Jr. of Augusta, Andrew of Auburn and William of Silver Springs, Fla.; a sister, Gertrude Carroll of Chattanooga, Tenn.; a brother, Roy Titus of Norway; and many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was predeceased by his loving wife, Muriel; a brother, Elwood Titus; and a sister, Muriel Stewart.