Thomas Clinon Singleton

Thomas Clinon Singleton left this world and many who loved him behind on July 18, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He lived a long full life that began on October 1, 1942. He was born to Tim Clinon and Ruby Ellen (Thompson) Singleton in Bonham, Texas. He spent his childhood in Texas.

A funeral service will be held in honor of Thomas’ life at Northeast Baptist Church in Ponca City, Oklahoma on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 2:00 pm. The graveside will follow immediately. Pastor Scott will be officiating. Services are being provided under the care of Grace Memorial Chapel.

In 1968 life brought Thomas to Ponca City, Oklahoma to work for Conoco. In 1961 he joined the ranks of The United States Army to serve his great nation. After some time in active service he transitioned to The National Guard. Thomas spent many years of his life committed to his service. He retired from The National Guard in 1992. In 2003 he married his beloved wife, Linda Jean (Larssen) Singleton, in Winfield, Kansas. During his time living in Kansas, he was a member at Crossroad’s Church in Wichita, Kansas. In 2014 Thomas and Linda moved back to Ponca City, to settle down.

Thomas was a man of many talents. He was an artist, with a love of oil painting. His painting would bring joy not only to himself but to anyone who got the pleasure of seeing his creations come to life. He would spend many Sunday afternoons watching the NASCAR race, cheering for his favorite drivers. The races were the perfect break from Oklahoma’s hot summer days spent gardening. Thomas tended his garden with care and attentiveness seeing to its every need to keep it alive and flourishing. Thomas also had a love for singing and writing poetry. During his life he was the song leader at church as well as singing in the choir. He wrote many songs and poems expressing his love for God and his family.

Those who are still here will miss Thomas and hold his enduring memory close. He is survived by his wife, Linda Singleton of the home; daughters, Karen Kidder of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Stephanie (Mark) Marazas of Ponca city, Oklahoma; sons, Kristofer (Trisha) Johnson of Newkirk, Oklahoma and Bryan Johnson of Wichita, Kansas. He also leaves behind 22 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren whom he loved dearly. Thomas’s journey does not end here. He will get to reunite with those who preceded him in death, his parents, Tim and Ruby Singleton; his sister, Rachel Beauchum; sons David Singleton and Dennis Johnson, Jr.; and his granddaughter, Kendra Barrett.

Thomas will be deeply missed by many. Memories and condolences can be left for the family in the online guest registry on our website, www.gracememorialchapel.net.