In Muskogee, Oklahoma, a baby boy was born from the union of Leroy and Onovella [Lee] Titsworth on May 13, 1945. They named him Lee Roy.


At an early age, he accepted Christ and attended Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church.


Affectionately referred to by "Bum" from family and friends, after reaching adulthood, Lee Roy began working for the City of Muskogee and after a short while, he decided to move to Detroit, Michigan.


Bum decided to make Detroit his home and began working for Chrysler Corporation for a short time and then began working for For Motor Company for many years. He really enjoyed his job. Lee Roy also enjoyed spending time with his family, playing dominos, watching football and basketball games and also enjoyed being around women.


On December 27, 2008, his life came to a close. He was met at Heaven's gate by his daughter, his father and mother, two sisters, a brother-in-law, two nephews, uncles and his grandparents.


Those left to cherish his memory; his two sons, Shalake [Kimberly] Reed, Tulsa, Oklahoma and Darren [Jodie] Spencer, Stillwell, Oklahoma; nine grandchildren; four aunts, Deloris, Anna, Tinch and Adline; seven sisters, Geraldine Allen, Muskogee, Ruth [Robert Sr.] Moore, Detroit, Michigan, Wytova [Dorel] Clayton, Oklahoma City, Gloria [Frank] Thomas, Taft, Oklahoma, Shelia [Willie] Boykins, Muskogee; five brothers, Alvin [Samantha] Brown, Taft, Willie [Doris] Crutchfield, Muskogee, Willie [Hester] Titsworth, Detroit, Michigan, Timothy [Murielisa] Titsworth, Muskogee and Stanley [Tilika] Titsworth, Tulsa, Oklahoma; a special nephew, Steven Titsworth; along with a caravan of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who loved "Bum" and will deeply miss him.

Funeral services will be on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. in the St. Mark Baptist Church. You may visit Mr. Titsworth, as he slumbers at the funeral home on Friday from 12 Noon to 7 PM.

Burial will be in Booker T. Washington Cemetery in Muskogee.