Dr Michael Robert Singleton

Dr Michael Robert Singleton, born Dec 1, 1944 to Richard & Elizabeth Singleton in Klamath Falls, OR, died at home in Annapolis, MD on May 21, 2025. Mike grew up in Conesville, IA; his academic & sports achievements led to an appointment to the United States Naval Academy, Class of 1967. Mike spent 14yrs as a Naval Officer, first as a an Engineering officer aboard nuclear submarines USS Tautog (SSN 639) & USS Nathanael Greene (SSBN 636), & as 8th Co Officer Class of 1974 before resigning his commission to enter Medical school at the University of Iowa. After graduation he entered the Naval Reserves, completed his residency & served as an Anesthesiologist at the National Naval Medical Center, where he met his wife of 45 yrs, Nancy. After serving at Millington Air Station's Hospital in TN as Anesthesia Dept Head Mike entered private practice with a large group in Memphis. He was always thankful for his experience working on challenging cardiac, neurological & organ transplant cases, and helped in developing the Anesthesia Protocol for liver transplants in cooperation with the University of TN's Medical School & Hospital. Mike returned to Annapolis in 1989 & practiced Anesthesia until cardiac issues forced his retirement in 2003. He then became a fundraiser & Annapolis Area Christian School's liaison with "Building God's Way"'s construction of their indoor athletic center. Mike had a strong work ethic & never shied away from a challenge. He was often a medical consultant or "Mr Fix It" for his large family, classmates & friends. His love and pride in his family is clear in his choice to locate his home between 2 of his children, with another daughter not far away. Mike enjoyed many years hosting loved ones in his and Nancy's beach home in New Smyrna Beach, FL, along with many RV visits to his children across the country. His deep faith in Jesus Christ helped him endure a fierce battle with Alzheimer's disease and he went to his final reward surrounded by 21 of those he loved so well. Mike is survived by his wife, Nancy; sister's Paula Gordon (Bryan) and Patrice Kraus; 6 children: Michael (Angela), Sarah Houghtling, Melissa McClain (Clif), Jessica Rhein (Chris), Elizabeth Wheeler (John), and Sam (Bethany); 15 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 21 at 1pm at Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Annapolis (710 Ridgely Ave, Annapolis MD); there will be an open house following the service at Mike and Nancy's home until 7pm. Inurnment in the USNA Columbarium, date TBD. Donations can be made in Mike's memory to The Alzheimer's Association or Wellspring Life Ministry.