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Moses Singleton Obituary
A strong pillar and mentor of the Monteocha Community near Gainesville, Florida, Brother Moses Singleton, 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 6, 2011. He was surrounded by family at his bedside. His parents, the late David and Estella Nelson Singleton, had instilled "family leadership qualities" in him at an early age.
He was a native of Alachua County, born on March 18, 1934 and reared in the Monteocha Community along with his 12 Brothers and Sisters. Seven Siblings preceded him in death: two in infancy, Beatrice Singleton Taylor, Louis, Willie, Abraham and John B. Singleton. He is survived by his remaining Siblings: Brother Carl (Betty), Deacon James "Jackie" (Missionary Rosa Lee), Glade McAlister, and Janie S. Johnson (all of Gainesville, FL) and Ella Hutchinson (Ollie) of Jacksonville, Florida. Brother Moses is also survived by one Aunt: Louise Casey of Boynton Beach, FL; Brothers-In-Law and Sisters-in-Law: Minnie Singleton, Alice M. Singleton, Inez H. Williams, Ceanus H. Brazil (Isaiah), Melvina H. Banks, Mary H. Lee, Ernest Howell, Joyce H. Roebuck (Herman), and Michael Howell.
Fifty-seven years ago, on July 17, 1954, he married the former Geraldine Howell. They have six Children: Rev. Gregory Singleton (Mary) of Greenville, South Carolina, Pastor Vernon D. Singleton (Pastor Mitzi) of Lake City, Florida, Minister Oriska Singleton, Brother Gerald "Al" Singleton (Minister Sherrie), Derrick "D.J." Singleton, and Juanita "Shawn" Lewis (all of Gainesville, Florida). His legacy continues with 20 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren, many Nieces, Nephews and other Sons and Daughters birthed in their hearts.
Brother Moses made it clear that he loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As a man of prayer and insight, a devoted Husband, wonderful Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather, he sowed wisdom and encouragement into many people's lives.
The Home Going Celebration will be held 11:00am on Saturday, August 13, 2011, at Jerusalem Church of God by Faith (Monteocha Community/Gainesville, FL) where Elder D.E. Gainey is Pastor and Eulogist, with his Pastor, Rev. George Trotman of Atlas A.M.E. Church, officiating.
Burial will follow at the newly established Atlas Family Memorial Garden (Monteocha Community). Brother Singleton will be viewed at the Funeral Home on Friday from 2:00 to 4:00pm, and, also on Friday at Atlas A.M.E. Church (Monteocha Community) where the Family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:00pm. Brother Singleton will be viewed at the Church on Saturday 30 minutes prior to the Services, and with the Processional. The Procession will form at the Singleton Family Homestead, 1530 N.E. 192nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL at 10:15am.
Flowers are welcomed or Donations to Haven Hospice "In Memory Of Brother Moses Singleton" will be appreciated.
Arrangements by: DUNCAN BROTHERS' FUNERAL HOME, 428 NW 8th Street, Gainesville, FL.
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Memories and Condolences
for Moses Singleton
E A Notary Signing Services
August 5, 2022
A smile and a personality that will never be forgotten.
Oriska Singleton
August 6, 2019
Thanking God for The Legacy of Moses Singleton, My Daddy. I Love and Miss You Every Day! I Thank God for how you instilled in each of your children to "Be Patient, God Will Work It All Out In His Time". We do Understand and Trust The Lord in all our ways, and are very Grateful that as long as we continue in The Lord, we will gain eternal life and see you again. Always, Your Daughter - Oriska
Barbara Wittwer
February 9, 2012
To the Singleton family, I just happened to come across the obituary for your husband and father. I was sorry to hear of his passing. I worked with your mother many years ago and remember meeting the Singleton clan several times. A genuine family to your very heart and soul. I remember your father as a kind and gentle man. He will live on through each of you and be in your hearts forever.
September 8, 2011
Our special thanks and deep gratitude to each of you for your expressions of sympathy in the transition of my husband and our family's gentle and loving leader who stood for right and righteousness. May God continue to bless you and guide you in all of His ways. Lots of Love, Reverend Geraldine (Gerri) Singleton
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Sabrina Singleton
August 15, 2011
Thank you all for posting. I am one of the grandchildren and It's nice to read so many nice things about my Granddaddy :)
The Bilal Family
August 15, 2011
To the Singleton Family, may you find comfort in God’s love during this time. May the wonderful legacy that Brother Moses lived (Faith, Family and Love for his Community) live on forever, amen. God's Peace and Blessings on your entire family.
Rev.s James & Olivia Hannibal
August 15, 2011
Rev. Mother Geraldine Singleton, Minister Oriska, Rev. Gregory and Sis. Mary, Pastor Vernon and Pastor Mitzi, Bro. Gerald and Minister Sherrie, Bro. Derrick and Sis. Juanita; may the peace of God give you MUCH COMFORT in this season of grief. Consistent prayers will be prayed to this end. Bro. Moses, or more correctly stated, FATHER MOSES, was a sweet inspiration to ALL who were BLESSED to have crossed his life path. Always a smile and an encouraging word. ALWAYS supportive of us during our tenure at Atlas A.M.E. Church. Always had an "AMEN" from his corner! He showed us MUCH LOVE! Well.......he no longer has to study war no more. His sword has been placed in the golden sands of time. We were BLESSED to have known him. He will be GREATLY MISSED!
Hones & Lisa Brown
August 15, 2011
Oriska
My thoughts and prayer is certainly with you and my entire family. May we continue to have Love because God is Love. Uncle Moses instilled us with that gift of Love, is smile, and always very encouraging words.
Carol M. Nelson
August 15, 2011
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
August 14, 2011
Oriska & Juanita,
My thoughts and prayers are certainly with the both of you and the entire Singleton family. You guys have truly been great friends and confidants to me over the years!! Continue to remain stedfast and allow your trust to be in Jesus Christ who is a solid rock!! Anything you need......I am only a phone call away!!
Love You Guys Always,
Alfred J Peterson
Catherine McClendon-Sims
August 13, 2011
To Gerri and family
My prayers and love is extended to you at this time. Jeff, Tony and I will continue to pray for God's healing love around you all.
Beverly Ramsey
August 13, 2011
"The angels are always near to those who are grieving, whispering in their ears that their loved ones are in the hands of God.
Much love to the Singleton family!
Charles & Eleanor Williams
August 12, 2011
To Rev. Geraldine Singleton & Family, our prayers are with you and the family. God have decided that it was time for Brother Moses to come home. I know he will be greatly missed by family and friends. But I heard as Saints of God we do not die, Jesus did that already, Brother Moses is just resting. May God continue to Bless you and the family.
Merlene Holmes
August 12, 2011
Rev. Geraldine Singleton and famiy,
May the Grace of God be with you and the family during this most difficult time. Brother Moses will be a loss in the community. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God will take care of you as you look to him for all your needs.
Mrs. Merlene Holmes and Family
Orain and Gloria Jones
August 12, 2011
To Rev. Geraldine singleton and Family, our hearts and prayers are with you in this time of bereavement. Brother Singleton will truly be missed! Yet, be encouraged, Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal.
Kevin Hamilton
August 12, 2011
My heartfelt prayers for the Singleton Family. I will never forget MR.Moses.He asked questions only a VERY WISE Man would ask.Although he knew the answer He made you think with some Divine sense.My Grandfather was like that.He will be missed.
August 12, 2011
Dearest Oriska,
I am so sad for your loss. While we know that you will see your Daddy again in glory, you will miss him from here. May sweet and cherished memories ease your mind. May you and yours know the comfort of the Lord in the days and weeks to come.
sisterly,
Janet Hayes
wanda daniels
August 12, 2011
To the Singleton family,
My last conversation with Moses was a month ago and it was a very special one because he asked my daughter to take good care of her mother and he put emphasis on those words.
With my deepest sympathy,
Lorenza Rich McKinnon
Sharon Howell
August 12, 2011
I will be praying for you aunt Gerladine in this time of grief as you where there when i lost my first born child.Uncle Moses will be deeply missed you are in my thoughts and prayer.I love you.
Vimell Foster
August 12, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Debbie Leath
August 12, 2011
Deepest Sympathy to the family. Ours thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Leath Family (Henry and Mattie)
Gainesville, Florida
Elder Jackie & Carolyn Reynolds
August 12, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Gloria Irving
August 12, 2011
May the blessings of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ keep you in your time of sorrow.Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your family has been a blessing to many families in the Monteocha community. Thanks Reverend Gearldine Singleton for careing, and your kindness and expression of love to me during a very difficult time in my life ( when I lost my only child in 1994).
We love you and your family.
Sincere reguards,
Mother Gloria Irving &
The Irving Family
Judy Galloway
August 12, 2011
God smiled on me when I becam acquaingted with the Singleston Family in 1991. Rev. Geraldine Singleston was my pastor and Bro. Moses was always by her side. What a kind and gentle spirit he was, easy to talk to, always greeting you with a smile and Rev. Singleston and Bro. Moses lending a helping hand in any capacity they could. I love this family and I'm glad for the years I God blessed me with to know Bro.Moses. I have no doubt that he made it in and from the years of knowing what a great "Holy" family this is, there is sadness but comfort knowing he is with God.
God Bless all of you.
Denise Schumpert-Lee
August 12, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Vivian Lee
August 12, 2011
Gerri, I regret that I am unable to attend any of the services with you when you were so visibly present when I was at the same place you are now. Even so, know that I love you and grieve with you. At a subsequent time I will in some way make up for my absence now. Then too, know that everything God does is perfect. You were so blessed to have a loving companion for a long, long time. God is always GOOD!
Mary-ann Foster-Hines
August 12, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
J C @ MARY LOVETT
August 12, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jim, Ada, Mishaela, Shanda, & Candy
August 12, 2011
To Mrs. Singleton & Family,
May the Joy of the Lord be your strength. It was an honor and pleasure to have known Mr. Singleton. We admired his Love and Dedication for family.
Our Prayers and Deepest Sympathy.
Patricia Hill-Noel
August 12, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Charles Bryant
August 12, 2011
To Geraldine and the Family,
I am praying for you'll in the passing of Brother Moses. I am sorry that I am not able to be with you on Saturday but my heart is in sorry as I received notification of his passing on last night. I know that he will truly be missed but I know that we are a praying family and God is too wise to make a mistake and he will see us through this. Give all my love.
Deacon Charles and Janet Bryant - Daytona Beach, FL
Rev. Robert and Cornelia Jones - Jacksonville, FL
August 12, 2011
To Geraldine,children and family of Moses
May there be comfort in knowing friends
are here for you and they share in your sorrow. God be with you.
Valjean LeCount
August 12, 2011
The prayers of the righteous availeth much...God loves us best and we must rest in His arms, where peace and understanding abide. In Him, I live, I breathe and move. Love and sincerest condolences to the Singleton Family.
Valjean LeCount (Daniels) and Family
Detroit & Bettye Stoney Allen & Family
August 11, 2011
To James and the Singleton family our sympathy to you in the loss of your brother. "...When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the Rock that is Higher than I.." Psalm 61:2
Dr. D.R. Williams Pastor, Bishop Designee
August 11, 2011
To our brother in Christ, James, we pause to offer condolences to you and your family in the loss of your brother. We pray that the Peace of God will confort you at this most difficult time. "..though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me..." Psalm 23:4. Your church family Williams Temple Church of God in Christ.
August 11, 2011
May the Lord bring understanding and blessings through this great lost. Our prayers always include your family. Love you all,
Craig and Precilla Roberts
Musheerah Shahid &Dixon family
August 11, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
August 11, 2011
I will always remember the left hand of Bro. Singleton on my left shoulder at my dad's funeral. It was the most comforting touch. Please know that the prayers of the Gaddy family will be with the Singleton family in this time of transition. We LOVE you all.
Sam Gaddy (Jonesville, FL)
Timothy&vanette Hines
August 11, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Deacon Solomon Durant and Family
August 11, 2011
With respect to Reverend Singleton and Family, (Best of Friends always) from Deacon Solomon and Mother Alveta Durant and Family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have been blessed by Bro. Singleton's love for many years. We will always remember him as a special friend and as a true man of God. We love you with all our heart. God will see you through this difficult time. Blessings!!!
Respectfully,
Clement & Min. Geneva Doby
August 11, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Joel DeCoursey,Jr.
August 11, 2011
To the Wonderful Singleton Family,
May God bless you in times like these and His word will comfort you all. Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever. The DeCoursey and Madison Family.
Annetta McCloud
August 11, 2011
God will continue to bless you in this time of transition. Mr. Singleton left his love in your hearts.
August 11, 2011
To the Singleton Family
May the Grace of God and the Fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you in your Hour of Bereavement.
The Wallace-Watson Family of Alachua
Rev. Dr. W. Bill Watson
Jackson, Mississippi
[email protected]
Litallio Cook
August 11, 2011
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Earl & Darrcelle McGinnins
August 11, 2011
Thinking of you during one of the most difficult times of your lives. May God give you strength and His love during this time. Hold fast to your fond memories for those memories will help you during this time. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Rev. Jerome & Mrs. Maryann Jones (Lawson)
August 11, 2011
To Mrs.Singleton & Family:
You have our deepest sympathy and prayers. I remember Mr. Singleton since I was a little girl. He was a friend of my dad. I saw him in later years and he never forgot me. He was a good inspiring person. May you find comfort in knowing that God knows best. God Bless each of you.
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