Jerold "Jerry" Wells Tittle

On May 3, 2023, our ‘ohana lost a wonderful man, Jerold “Jerry” Wells Tittle. He was born in 1952 on Christmas Eve in Sacramento, California to Bonnie Jeanne Kelly and Vernon Ellison Tittle. As a young man he moved to Kaua’i to work for Kaua’i Electric; he recently retired as a Foreman Utility Lineman. Jerry loved music; he was a talented singer, musician, and whistler! 

He married the love of his life, his dear Ke’ala, on February 8, 2020 after a 6-year courtship. They loved traveling together to visit their family and friends in California, Oregon, and Washington. Jerry was a loving and adored grandfather who never tired of taking his mo’opuna to the beach. He was a wonderful father to his children who could always count on him to give it to them straight. 

He is preceded in passing by his sister Becky Tittle, mother, Bonnie and father, Vernon, brothers-in-law, John Pavao, Earl Pavao, and Pierre Pavao.

He is survived by his beloved wife Ke’ala Pavao-Tittle, son, Brandon Tittle, step-daughter Mahina Oshie (Todd), step-sons Ka’imi Baptiste (Lindsey), Kawai Watanabe (Jasmine Bento), and grandchildren, Chawai Watanabe-Dunhour, Kenzie Watanabe, Maxwell Oshie, Nicolaas Baptiste, and Luca Baptiste. Sisters Callie Stevens (Bill), and Selene Tittle. Mother-in-law, Barbara Say. Brothers and sisters in-law, Diane Pavao (John), Julie Pavao (Pierre), Paul B. C. Say, Byron B. C. Say (Amanda Gibbs), David Pavao (Janice), William Pavao (Regina), Jonelle Leina’ala Pavao-Jardin (Sean). Nieces and Nephews Joshua Stevens, Wailana Pavao, Kaipo Pavao (Sara), Makana Pavao (Alethea), Kalili Pavao, Emmett Say, Keanu Simons Say, Amalie Say, Travis Pavao, Tenille Pavao, Rylee Pavao (Joshua Mersberg), Jaedyn Pavao, Liam Pavao, Breeze Vidinha Pavao, Jeslee Vidinha Pavao, and Nāpali Jardin. Uncle Bill Kelly, Aunty Joyce Pa, grand nephew Tate Pavao, grand niece Lawe Rapozo, numerous grand nieces and grand nephews, numerous cousins, and many dear friends.

Our deepest gratitude to the wonderful doctors and nurses with Straub Cancer Center and Kaua’i Hospice who cared for Jerry. Mahalo Dr. Dustin Osborn, Dr. Vishal Goyal, Dr. Jeffrey Strong, Nurse Dana Gutzman, Nurse Sharlene Skripko, Reverend Caroline Miura, and Nurse Elsie Abella. Mahalo for treating our beloved Jerry with respect and aloha.

As per his request, private services will be held.

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