Photo courtesy of Paul Funeral Home of Washington
Washington, North Carolina
Jun 15, 1935 – May 23, 2021 (Age 85)
Mr. Bonnie Elwood (B.E.) Singleton, Jr., age 85, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Vidant Pitt Medical Center with his devoted family by his side.
Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, May 27, 2021 at the Singleton family plot in Oakdale Cemetery in Washington, conducted by Rev. Charles Michael Smith and Rev. Kenneth Hall.
Employees of B.E. Singleton & Sons will serve as honorary pallbearers; Marshall Wayne Singleton, Sr., Charlie Manning, Bobby Hanna, Bill Woolard, John Sawyer, Danny Boyd, Sharon Owens, Buddy Spain, and Joe Hodges.
Cherished friends also serving as honorary pallbearers are Ron Alligood, Kelly Barnhill, Pat Brown, Maurice Cutler, Aron Douglas, Bill Farrior, Michie Faulconer, Bobby Lee Garris, John Carter, Lee Hartsell, James Hudson, Phillip Marshall, Jimmy Oakley, Bobby Rhodes, Bobby Smith, Romero Tellez, Billy Tetter, Barry Wilson, Rachel Wilson Anderson, and Davis Wilson.
Mr. Singleton was born on June 15, 1935 in Washington where he was a lifelong resident. He was the son of the late Bonnie Elwood Singleton, Sr., and Sarah “Sallie” Marshall Singleton. Mr. Singleton attended Campbell University. He was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church in Washington where he had a passion for singing in the choir. He served in the National Guard and was a member of the Orr Lodge Chapter of the Masonic Lodge. Mr. Singleton was the retired President of B.E. Singleton & Sons.
On March 29, 1958, Mr. Singleton married the love of his life, former Doddie Elks who survives.
Also surviving with his wife are his daughter, Helen Ranee Singleton of Washington; two grandsons, Timothy Singleton Sandy, Robert Eugene Sandy III; granddaughter, Hannah Rose Sandy; sister, Gloria Singleton Howard; brother, Marshall Todd Singleton and wife Brenda M. Singleton, as well as many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Singleton was preceded in death by sister, Elizabeth Todd Singleton; brother, John Charles (J.C.) Singleton, Sr. and nephew, John Charles (C.) Singleton, Jr.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Paul Funeral Home in Washington and other times at the home, 123 Tarheel Drive.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the B.E. Singleton Traditional Chancel Choir Memorial Fund of the First United Methodist Church, 304 West Second Street, Washington, N.C. 27889.
Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com.
Paul Funeral Home in Washington is honored to serve the Singleton family.
Read MoreI surely do miss my Friend, "Googie". He was loving, kind, generous, and caring. His laugh was infectious. I miss our frequent talks. He often called me on my telephone just to talk- He'd ask about Mother and Father, my kids- Always pleasant conversations filled with wisdom, quick wit, and loads of laughter.
Victor Hudson
May 19, 2023 | Greenville, NC | Friend
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Dan Wallace Wallace
June 13, 2021 | Washington, NC | Friend
Dearest Doddie and Gloria and Family...I have just heard about "Googie" and wanted to let you know that you have my deepest heartfelt sympathy. May GOD wrap HIS arms around you all and comfort you and give you peace during the trying times ahead. I love you both very much!
Phyllis Lee
June 01, 2021 | Washington, NC | Friend
I’m so very sorry for your loss.
Cathy Moore
May 31, 2021 | Washington, NC | Acquaintance
Major Smith, Jr.
May 30, 2021 | Belhaven, NC | Acquaintance
I will never forget the kindness and the confidence Googie put in me. He had me operating a backhoe when I was 6 to help remove old iron fencing on Tarheel Drive. That was 40 years ago. He will be missed on this side. Many prayers and much love to his family and friends.
Kevin Hardy
May 27, 2021 | Wilmar, NC | Friend
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Elizabeth Moore
May 27, 2021 | Washington, NC
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Debbie Stanford
May 27, 2021 | Wilson, NC | Friend
Sending prayers of comfort and peace, and lots of LOVE to Doddie, Ranee, and all the Singleton Family. Googie was a wonderful role model and mentor to me, and his acts of kindness were amazing. I will surely miss his infectious laugh and his positive outlook on Life.
Victor Hudson
May 27, 2021 | Friend