Edward Titsworth was born on March 7, 1940 in Wylie, Texas. Edward is preceded in death by his parents: Edward Blackwell Titsworth and Hattie Ratliff Titsworth. Edward worked for Greenville Ave Patrol and part time security for 6 years and was a Rancher/Farmer for 55 years.He was also the co-founder of Sunnyvale Fire Department in 1972 and served as active fire fighter until 2014 and member until day of his passing on 9/11/2016. Edward’s church affiliation is Southern Baptist. Edward is survived by his wife, Nina Pearl Williams Titsworthof Sunnyvale, Texas (they were married on (June 24, 1960) siblings: Martha Ann Campbell of Dallas, Texas, Virginia Irene Hornof Seminole, TX, Carl David Titsworth of Balch Springs, TX Lewis Ray Titsworth of China Springs, Tx, Nancy June Ross of Balch Springs, TX, Billy Wayne and Bettie Titsworth of Ben Wheeler, TX,children, Bonnie and Alan Sauer of Warsaw, TX, Bubba and Jeannie Titsworth of Sunnyvale, Tx, Diane Hollandand Tommy Watson of Winnsboro, TX, 8 grandchildren and 7 grandchildren. Visitation for Edward will be on Thursday eveningSeptember 15, 2016 from 5-7PM at New Hope FuneralHome. Funeral Service will be held on FridaySeptember 16, 2016 at New Hope Funeral Home in Sunnyvale, Texas with interment to follow at Heath Cemetery.