John Willie Singleton, Sr., 63, of Tifton passed away Thursday, September 23, 2004, at his residence. His funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 25, 2004, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Doug Gibson officiating. Mr. Singleton was laid to rest at a later date.
Born September 30, 1940, in Auburndale (Polk County), Florida, Mr. Singleton was the son of the late Willie W. Singleton and HenryRetta Gay Singleton. Before retiring, he was a newspaper route person for the Tifton Gazette; and he was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Kelltown.
Mr. Singleton is survived by his wife, Janice Giddens Singleton of Tifton; three sons, John Willie Singleton, Jr. of Palm Springs, California, Tim Singleton of Statesboro and Bruce Singleton of Blakely; one brother, Jesse Singleton of Winter Haven, Florida; two sisters, Reba Nipper and Laura Branch, both of Williston, Florida; and three grandchildren, Brittani Singleton, Kelsey Singleton and John Hughston Singleton.
Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice of Tift Area, 618 Central Avenue North, Tifton, GA 31794.