Ewell E. Titsworth, 93, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Alma. He was born in Kibler on August 2, 1919 to the late Reuben and Sadie Titsworth. He was a proud veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He served as a tank commander with the 13th Armored Division in France and Germany. He was a 50-year member of the Alma Masonic Lodge #735, a 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason. He was also a 50-year member of the Fort Smith Shrine Club. He was very active in the VFW and DAV. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved his country and his family and his home on the hillside at Alma. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 69 years, Lucille; four brothers, Walter, Burl, Carl, and Pete; and three sisters, Carmel, Tennie, and Ruth.

He is survived by his sons, Eual Fay Titsworth and wife Connie of Lavaca, and Glenn Richard (Pete) Titsworth and wife Iris of Alma; a grandson, Bryan Titsworth and wife Holly; five granddaughters and their husbands, Cris and Bret Nuzman, Julie and Michael Emms, Jamie and Craig Asplund, Jennifer and Chad Hull, and Katie and Wyatt Simpson. He also had three step-grandsons and their wives, Brad and Kristi Albert, Brent and Denise Albert, and Brock and Amy Albert. He had 27 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2013 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Chapel with interment to follow at Alma City Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren.

Pallbearers will be Bryan Titsworth, Bret Nuzman, Chad Hull, Michael Emms, Craig Asplund, and Wyatt Simpson. Honorary pallbearers will be his great-grandsons.

The family will receive friends at the home of Pete and Iris Titsworth following the funeral and interment.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Missionary Fund at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 125 Canterbury Drive, Alma, AR 72921; or the Building Fund of the First Southern Baptist Church of Central City, 12 W Central Avenue, Central City, AR 72941.