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2019

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Donald Singleton Obituary

Donald L. Singleton FORT WORTH--Donald L. Singleton passed away Friday, June 7, 2019. MEMORIAL SERVICE: 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, at Everman United Methodist Church. Don was born in Ohio on July 13, 1942, to the late Opal and CE Singleton. After serving in the United States Air Force, he attended Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, and later received two additional degrees after moving to Texas. Don came to Texas to work for General Dynamics then Carswell AFB as a flight line mechanic. One of the highlights of his career was working as quality assurance manager for the International Space Station. After retiring from the government, he proudly served as deputy sheriff for Tarrant County. Don was preceded in death by sister, Eleanor; and brother, Clarence Lee. SURVIVORS: His loving wife, Cindy; daughter, Rhonda Tompkins; son, Brian K. Singleton; sister and baker extraordinaire, Helen Singleton; two nieces; three nephews; and his best buddy, Squealer the Cat.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Jun. 16, 2019.

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September 11, 2019

To the family of Don I express my sincere condolences. So sorry to hear this. I cut Don's hair for years and I knew he had been sick. I'm heartbroken to hear this. Wish I'd know sooner. So so sorry for you all. Renee Brinson

June 17, 2019

Brian & Family - I'm so sorry for your loss. Brian spoke so highly of his father and I know he will be missed very much by him and the rest of the family. I pray that you will find peace during this time. May God be with the family.

Susan & Fred Reagan

Dan Mathys

June 16, 2019

Don, you were a good friend for many years. We had a lot of fun during our TDY's. I'll miss you. I'm sorry we lost contact.

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