Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
James Singleton Obituary
Deacon James Carl Singleton, 79, of East Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at Shands/UF Medical Center in Jacksonville as a result of work-related injuries sustained on his farm on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010. A native of Leary, Ga., he was the son of Willie Mae Jones and Buster Singleton Sr., born on Saturday, Nov. 29, 1930. He resided in East Palatka for the past 65 years.
He earned his B.S. in elementary education at Florida Memorial College in St. Augustine (now Florida Memorial University - Miami) and was a member of the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity. Mr. Singleton was a respected commercial farmer for 32 years and was the owner of Singleton & Sons Farms, which supplied potatoes for Frito Lay potato chips.
He was equally a respected teacher in the Putnam County School District (1962-1979). He was a faithful member and deacon at Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Palatka. He was a Korean War veteran (1952-1954) honorably discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps.
He was united in holy matrimony to the former Mary Stamper on July 22, 1955, in Folkston, Ga.
Those who cherish his memory include his devoted wife of 54 years, Mary S. Singleton, East Palatka; children, Cassandra Singleton (Stephen) Williams, Springfield, Mass., Vincent D. (Carol) Singleton, San Mateo, Daphne R. Singleton, Brooklyn, N.Y., and Stephen J. (April) Singleton Sr., San Mateo; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; five sisters; two brothers; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Visitation by family and friends will be Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Chapel of Serenity. Homecoming celebration will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at W. H. Beasley Middle School, 1100 South 18th Street, Palatka. The Reverend Anthony Q. Robinson Sr., pastor of Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, is the eulogist. Interment will be in Oak Hill West Cemetery. There will be no viewing during the service. Friends may sign the Singleton family"s guest book at www.flaggserenitychapel.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel, 2400 Madison Street, Palatka, FL (386) 312-0444.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for James Singleton
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in James Singleton's name
Memorial Events
for James Singleton
How to support James's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor James Singleton's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
