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1923
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2013
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MARVIN SINGLETON Obituary
He was born Oct. 2, 1923 in Harrisburg, Ark. The son of Thomas O. and Oma E. (Morris) Singleton. He married Velma G. McMillan on Aug. 16, 1947 in DeKalb.
Marvin was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a medic and helped many wounded soldiers in the war. He was employed by the Anaconda Wire and Cable Co. in Sycamore for 36 years.
Marvin was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Sycamore United Methodist Church.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be dearly missed.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Velma, of Sycamore; one daughter, Darlene (Martin) Weber, of Sycamore; three grandchildren, Aaron (Erica) Peppers, Bryan Peppers and Angela (Tony) Alvarado; six great grandchildren, Morgan, Devyn, Riley, Cole, Luke and Addison; one brother, Leon (Pansy) Singleton, of DeKalb; a special person, Gary Peppers; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, David; two brothers, Glen and Charles and one sister, Lillian Mueller.
A memorial visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 2013, at the Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave., Sycamore. A celebration of life service will begin at 11 a.m. with the Rev. GaHyung Kim officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made for Marvin Singleton in care of the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory, 1405 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore.
For information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.butalafuneralhomes.com.
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Margaret Sullivan
March 1, 2014
My great grandfather
I never had the pleasure of meeting you nut my mother is your grandaughter...Sylvia Sullivan. May you rest in peace and thanks for all you did for our family. You were very kind. Margaret H. Sullivan
Alice Dugan-Goble
December 27, 2013
Velma and Darlene,
I was so very sad to hear about Marvin's death. I think of your family from time to time and wanted to express my sadness for your loss.
larry a. tucker
December 22, 2013
it was always a joy to visit marvin and velma on their back porch. his smile and quick wit will be missed.
Marilyn & Tom Nelson
December 20, 2013
A wonderful man who will be missed - our condolences to Velma and family
Lois M. Seitzinger
December 20, 2013
Velma,Time goes by so fast,so sorry I didn't keep in touch.I love you both.I'm here if you need me.Lois
Carol Lee Zink
December 20, 2013
We will miss you so much Marvin. You were and still are a very special person in my life. There are so many special memories growing up with you and Velma and the kids. Our California vacation was one of my most special memories. Thank you for always having such a big heart when it came to all us McMillan kids. We all loved you very much.
Terry Singleton
December 20, 2013
Uncle Marvin was a man's man, a special man. He always had a kind word to share, gave you a smile that you knew was genuine, and shook your hand which would make one feel special. He had a laugh that was uniquely Marvin and you couldn't help but laugh with him. He is one of my heroes because he was a soldier serving God, country, and his fellow soldiers as a corpsman. Saying he will be missed is a huge understatement. He will be remembered and his memory will be lasting because he left some Marvin on everyone he knew.
Deb McDermott Miller
December 20, 2013
Darlene, So sorry for your loss
Rhonda Blixt
December 20, 2013
Marvin will be missed a great deal in our neighborhood. My gardens are full of the flowers he has given to me. I will miss his story telling and his laughter. God has received a wonderful soul into his kingdom.
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