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Adventist Becomes Darby Mayor

By Glenda Byrne and Melissa Jahnke, February 01, 2018

Darby, Mont., welcomed a new mayor, Willard “Buck” Titus, on Jan. 1. Titus is the town's first Adventist mayor.

Titus first moved to Darby in 1972 and has been a member of the Darby Church for 30 years. He has been married to his wife, Marilyn, for 46 years and has two children and four grandchildren. After two years in the Army and being discharged, he spent 16 years in the National Guard. He worked for Ravalli County road department and as an outfitter as well. He is now employed by the U.S. Forest Service on the road crew.

Titus loves the outdoors and helping his community. He coaches baseball, softball and basketball and is involved with many field trips for the Darby schools.

He works tirelessly for his community and his church. If you ever need a helping hand, just call Buck!

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Willard "Buck" Titus (right) is sworn in as the new mayor of Darby, on Jan. 1, 2018.

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Featured in: March 2018

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Glenda Byrne and Melissa Jahnke

Darby Church Communication Leaders
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