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James Michael "Mike" Singletary

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James Singletary Obituary

AUGUSTA, Ga.- Mr. James Michael "Mike" Singletary of Fairbluff Road in Hephzibah passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2009. He was 66 years old. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 24, 2009 from 2:00 until 4:00 pm at Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 2005 Windsor Spring Road, Augusta. The memorial service will follow at 4:15 pm at the church. A committal service, with US Navy Honor Guard and Masonic graveside rites, will be conducted on Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 1:30 pm at the Hillcrest Memorial Park Mausoleum. Friends will assemble at the mausoleum on Sunday. Rev. Liza Marler will officiate. Mike is survived by his wife, Hannah S. Singletary; his daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Patrick Hallisy, of Augusta; his son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Michele Singletary, of Augusta; his three grandchildren, Michaela Faith Singletary, James Michael Singletary III, Davis Patrick Hallisy; his brother and sister-in-law, James Daniel and Hazel Singletary; several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and close friends. Mike was preceded in death by his wife, Faith Davis Singletary; his parents, James Walter and Annie Matthews Singletary. Mike was an active member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir, was a member of the United Methodist Men, the Mixed Nuts Sunday School Class, and many other groups and committees. He was a certified Lay Speaker, an active member of the Ga-Lina Emmaus Community, and had been on two mission trips to Haiti. Mike graduated from Chamberlain High School in Tampa, Florida and served as a Radio Electronics Specialist in the United States Navy from 1961 until 1965. He graduated from Augusta College and went on to pursue two Masters degrees. For more than 30 years, he worked at Georgia Regional Hospital at Augusta and retired in 2000 as a Forensic Psychologist. Mike was a Past Master of George Walton Lodge # 699, F & AM. He had numerous hobbies and enjoyed camping , fishing, hunting, and working in his yard. He could always be seen in the company of his two dogs, Sunday and Gretchen. Mike also enjoyed square dancing and was a member of the Star Promenaders. Mike was a loving husband, father and grandfather and was always eager to share his stories and give advice. His beloved grandchildren were very important to him. His influence in their lives is a legacy that the entire family will cherish. The family wishes to thank the staff at both Select Speciality Hospital and the VA Medical Center - Downtown for their exceptional care. Words can never express our family's gratitude. For memorials, the family suggests Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 2005 Windsor Springs Road, Augusta 30906. The Poteet Funeral Homes, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, 706.798.8886 is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Friends may sign the online guest register at www.poteetfuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle from Jul. 23 to Jul. 24, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for James Singletary

27 Entries

Al Singletary

July 27, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Singletary family on the loss of Mike. God bless all of you.
Cousin Al (Buck) Singletary

Patricia Allen Bradford

July 25, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know this ia a difficult time for you, but I hope that you will find comfort in your memories of all that you had the opportunity to share.

Melissa Kennedy

July 24, 2009

Dearest Hannah,

We want you to know that we are devastated by your loss and we are connected to you at this time in both heart and in spirit. Much love always,

Melissa Kennedy and Family
Susan Cartledge and Family

July 24, 2009

Dear Hannah and Family,
My heart was so very sadden to hear of Mike's passing and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I will always cherish the time that Mike volunteered for us here at Heartland and we truly miss his smiling face and up beat jokes that made our day so many times. Mike found comfort and joy in his Christian faith and I know that same faith will bring all of you through the weeks and months to follow. Sincerely, Yvonne Stringer

Eillen Cranford

July 24, 2009

Hannah, Mike and Stephanie, God needed another angel solider so it was time for my good friend Mike to go join the team. I know you will miss him deeply but he will be watching over you each and every moment until you meet him again. Please accept my sincere condolences on losing such a wonder husband and father.

Veronika Miller

July 23, 2009

You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. May you find comfort in God and each other.

Miriam Asbach

July 23, 2009

My prayers are with your family and I will always charish the memories of knowing your family for so many years. Mike will be long remembered. My love to each family member.

Joyce Watkins-Epps

July 23, 2009

Hannah

You are in my thoughts and prayers during this period of bereavement. May God comfort you and the entire family in the coming days and months. May the memories you shared bring you comfort.

Dr. Simon Sebastian

July 23, 2009

I would like to send my sympathies to the entire family. I came to know Mike while we both worked at Georgia Regional Hospital. He was a valued member of our Forensic Psychiatry Team. Mike was a true professional in his work and attitude. His professional opinion was well received by the courts in our region. His calm and reassuring presnce will be missed by all who knew him...

July 23, 2009

Singletary family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Dennis and Sherry Norviel

Bruce Dowdy

July 23, 2009

Our loss is Heavens gain. A good friend will truly be missed.

July 23, 2009

Mike and Stephanie,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you in the loss of your Dad.We remember all the good times you all had as a family at the D.W. Ollerich Memorial Park. May God hold you in his hands in your sorrow. He will be sadly missed.
Kenneth and Juanita Riddleberger

July 23, 2009

I wanted to extend my condolences to you and your family. I knew Mike as a child as well as his children. We use to swim all the time at D.W. Ollerich Memorial Park at Clark Hill. I lived at the park with my family and they would come up on weekends. I have great memories of Mike and his kids. He was very dedicated to his profession and I know he touched many lives. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Riddleberger Durden

Ann Rosier

July 23, 2009

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MIKE WAS A GREAT PERSON EVERYONE ENJOYED TO BE AROUND
HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL. Stepanie and Mike my prayers are with you and the family.

David Lane

July 23, 2009

Mike, we offer our sincere condolences for your loss. I know your father will be greatly missed. Myself, I can still remember him coaching little league baseball at Master's back in the days. Those times seem like just yesterday. Take comfort in knowing he is in a place that has everlasting joy.

Terry Myers

July 23, 2009

Hannah and Family,
Your Family is in my thoughts and prayers during such a difficult time. May God wrap you in his LOVING Arms!

Love,
Terry Myers

Becky O'Rourke

July 23, 2009

Hannah, I want to extend my condolences to you and your family. I never had the opportunity to meet your husband,but I can tell from the entries posted on the guest book he was a very special man. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Kevin, Becky and Kellie O'Rourke

Barbara Crenshaw

July 23, 2009

I pray that God will comfort you as only He can. Along with so many others, we share great memories of Mike at GA Regional. Mike was compassionate, grounded, dedicated, smart, and so funny! A man of great character! Such a priviledge for being in our lives! Much love & peace to all the family and friends.....

becky cranford-watts

July 23, 2009

Thinking of you at your families time of loss. You all are in my families thoughts and prayers.
Becky, nathan and family

Lane Newsome

July 23, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Charles & Pat Hyatt

July 23, 2009

Stephanie, Mike and family: We are so sorry to hear about the departure of your dad. We know that he is dancing on streets of gold with loved ones who have gone before. May God give you the comfort you need during this time and rest in the assurance that you will see him again.

In His Love...

Amanda Waits

July 23, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Charles E. Trippe

July 23, 2009

Mike was one of my closest friends for more than 56 years. He was the personification of the term "Good and faithful servant". We read in the Bible that all come short of the Glory of God. Mike didn't come nearly as short as most of us. Our tremendous loss is Heaven's gain. I consider it a blessing to have known him.

Bonnie Garmany

July 23, 2009

My sympathy and prayers are with every member of Mike's family. May the many good & happy memories, the love & support of family & friends, the wonderful grace of God sustain you in the coming days. With much love,

Marty Oellerich

July 23, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Joan Stoddard

July 23, 2009

Stephanie & Michael,
So sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was such a very sweet man. Prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Sorry I will not be able to attend the funeral as I will be out of town today thru Sunday. Love to you all.

John Robinson

July 23, 2009

Hannah and the children, please accept our sincerest condolences during this tragedy and death. Our prayers are definitely with you.
John & Martha Robinson

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