John Lawrence Singleton

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John Singleton Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - John Lawrence Singleton, 78, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, Sept. 07, 2008.
Born in Wolf Creek, Ky., John joined the U.S. Air Force after high school. He served for 23 years and retired as a Chief Master Sergeant. In 1971, he moved his family to Newport News, which remained his home. There he worked at NASA as an electrical engineer for 20 years. John received an MBA from William and Mary, a BS from the University of New Mexico and a Certificate of Christian Ministry from Boyce Bible College.
John's joys were directing choirs, teaching and playing his guitar. He served the Lord with these talents by serving as music director for many churches throughout his life, teaching Sunday school, and entertaining at area retirement homes.
He is preceded in death by his daughters, Virginia Kay Singleton and Katherine Ann Johnson.
John leaves behind to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 57 years, Alice Singleton; a daughter, Amy Fogler and her husband, Clay of Richmond, Va.; a daughter, Joyce Singleton of Newport News; brothers and sisters and their spouses, Chester and Betty Singleton, Eunice Pollok, Ruth and Elijah Addison, and Virginia Vandiver, all of Kentucky, Ethel and Terry Newton of Indiana, and Jessie Singleton of Pennsylvania; grandchildren, Larry Johnson of Whitmire, S.C., Nathan, Caleb and Anna Fogler of Richmond; and a special niece, Martha Martin of Kentucky.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday prior to the funeral at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or the Peninsula Rescue Mission.
Service arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home 2551 N. Armistead Ave. Hampton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press on Sep. 9, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for John Singleton

9 Entries

Sheila Singleton

September 27, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time of sadness. Our dads/spouses are playing music together once again.

Love & Prayers,

Sheila Singleton, Mikael (21), Sara (17)
Norma Jean Singleton

Carol Offield

September 19, 2008

I would like to express my condolences, I did not know Mr. Singleton, but I lived in Battletown Ky and know Eunice Pollock and Martha Martin. My prayers are with the family.

Pam Frederick

September 11, 2008

Dear Alice, Joyce and Amy,
My heart goes out to you and your family. I enjoyed seeing all of you when Mom, Martha, David and I came out. I have always enjoyed listenng John play his music.
Mom is so upset that she is not able to be with you at this time. I am sure her prayers are with each and everyone of you as are mine.

Joanie Campbell

September 11, 2008

Dear Alice, Joyce, and Amy,
I cannot tell you what John meant to me. I met him in Choir when I came to Orcutt. He usually sat right behind me in our practices. I missed him so much when he had to stop singing with us. Our bass section was never the same. Playing with him on Sunday nights was humbling. He was so good and I was so nervous! He'd always tell me that I'd do fine and not to worry. He was always encouraging. I am so blessed to have known him and loved him. Jean-Pierre sends his condolences and thoughts from France. It was a great pleasure for him to hear John and me play.

You have my deepest sympathy, love, and prayers. If you need anything, please let me know.

Cathy and Sanders Wyatt

September 10, 2008

Amy, our love and prayers are with you and your family during this time "where joy and sorrow meet".

Jack Schweickardt

September 9, 2008

Amy, our love and prayers are with you and your family at this time and always. The Schweickardts

Jeanine Hughes

September 9, 2008

Dear Alice & family,
We were sadden to hear of John's homegoing but are comforted by knowing he is with the Lord. We hold dear the memories of our time together in Bible studies and fellowship. Our church was blessed to have had him as choir director. You have our deepest sympathy, our prayers and love,
Reggie & Jeanine Hughes

Ruby Gilbert

September 9, 2008

We were delighted to have John in our "Swingin' Singers" at First Baptist Church of Newport News and will truly miss him. May God comfort each of you.

Pam Chalkley

September 9, 2008

Dear Alice and family,
Heaven will be a happier place now that John has arrived to play his guitar and lead in the praises. We were all blessed to have known him. He was a quiet, gentle man except when he was singing and strumming and then everything in him was smiling. I feel for your loss as I lost my husband 11 years ago BUT we both know where they both are and that helps me every day.
Pam Chalkley

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