Palmer C. Singleton Jr.

Palmer C. Singleton, Jr. Palmer C. Singleton, Jr., age 86, a lifetime area resident, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2007. He was born January 13, 1921, the son of Palmer and Emilie Singleton. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sue Ballard Singleton; daughter, Sarah M. Singleton of Santa Fe, NM; son, Palmer Singleton of Atlanta, GA; grandson, Samuel Singleton-Freeman of Montgomery, AL; two sisters: Barbara S. Connor of Saugatuck, MI and Nancy Singleton of Ogden Dunes, IN; numerous beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, David; and his sister, Clementine. Palmer was a graduate of Indiana University and the University of Michigan School of Law. He practiced law in the region for more than 55 years and recently retired from the firm of Singleton, Crist, Austgen & Sears. Palmer was involved in many community organizations, including service on the Board of Community Hospital. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 6021 Hohman Ave., Hammond, with Rev. Linda Skaggs officiating. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Indiana Legal Services which provides legal aid to low income people across Indiana, at 151 N. Delaware, Ste. 1640, Indianapolis, IN 46204 or The Community Hospital Cancer Research Fund, 901 Mac Arthur Blvd., Munster, IN 46321-9986. Burns-Kish Funeral Home, Munster, IN, in charge of arrangements. (219) 836-5000.