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Jesse Singleton Obituary
SINGLETON, 69
GTE
WINTER HAVEN - Jesse Lee Singleton, 69, of Winter Haven, Fl died Monday, Feb. 20, 2012 at his residence as a result of renal failure.
He was born Sept. 15, 1942 in Auburndale, FL. He lived in Moultrie, GA for most of his younger years and attended Moultrie High School. He lived in Polk County most of his life. Jesse retired from GTE as a linesman. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Guam. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge.
He is preceded in death by: his parents, Willie "Bill" and HenryRetta Singleton; brother, John "JW" Singleton; sister, Reba "Lavince" Nipper; and brother, Chester Singleton. He is survived by: his wife, Joanne; daughter, Jolee Singleton; son, Lee (Alicia) Singleton; sister, Laura (James) Branch; sister-in-law, Kathy (Rodney) Holeman; brother-in-law, Joe Kramer (Jack); four grandchildren, Christopher, Dylan, Hunter and Savannah; and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00pm, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012 at Oak Ridge Funeral Care in Winter Haven. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Diabetes Assn. Condolences may be sent at www.oakridgefuneralcare.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Jesse Singleton
March 18, 2012
Joanne,
We were so sorry to hear of Jessie's passing. You and your family are in our daily prayers and thoughts.
Jim & Bernie
March 1, 2012
Joanne I was so surprised to hear of Jesse's death Charlie Riser was in the office and told me My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Kathy Michaels
Theresa Drenne
February 23, 2012
So sorry to hear of Jesse's passing. I send prayers for the family in this time of loss. He always treated my sons, James and Larry Daniels , like his own.. He was a good man..
Michael Byrd
February 23, 2012
Joanne, you and your family are in my prayers. May God bless you during your time of sorrows.
Cheri Maloney
February 23, 2012
My heart goes out to you and the family at this time and in the days ahead. May fond memories and God's peace help you through this difficult time.
Donna Calvary
February 23, 2012
Joanne, I was sad to hear the news about Jesse. After so many years together, I know you will sincerely miss him. At least he is now out of pain. I am sorry I could not come to be with you today, but you are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care my friend. Love, Donna Calvary
melanie Castro-Davila
February 22, 2012
He was like a dad to me. He will be greatly missed. I have a lot of childhood memories with him that I will remember forever. I'm sorry that I will not be there at the service but I will be there in spirits. I love you Joanne,Joker, and Lee.
Gloria Nix
February 22, 2012
So sorry to hear of Jessie's passing. I worked for GTE and Jessie was a very nice man to work with. Please accept my condolances.
Rebecca Scott
February 22, 2012
My prayers are with the family at this time - May God give you peace.
Gaye Sharpe
February 22, 2012
Our thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow. We came to know Jesse Singleton through his son Lee Singleton. We will all miss him.
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