Donald Singleton

Waynesville, Donald Edward Singleton, age 81, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2015 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Guy and Lois Rogers Singleton. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Mary Sue Singleton, who died on February 26, 2015; a son, Evan Singleton; and three brothers, Bruce, Roger and Gary Singleton. He was a US Air Force veteran and retired from Champion International in 1998 as a supervisor with 40 years of service. Don enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing and traveling to Texas to visit family. He was a member and deacon of Junaluska First Baptist Church. He will be remembered for being a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Don is survived by two sons, Terry Singleton and his wife, Sheila, and Billy Singleton and his wife, Beverly; a sister, Cleta Franklin; three brothers, Steve Singleton and his wife, Linda, Dale Singleton and his wife, Evan Nell, and Dean Singleton and his wife, Mary; and four grandchildren, Colby, Cameron, Kaleigh and Caleb Singleton. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2015 at Junaluska First Baptist Church with Reverend Jimmy Huey, Reverend Chris Willett and Reverend Barry Willett officiating. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13 at Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until service time at the church. Memorials may be made to ARC of Haywood County, 407 Welch Street, Waynesville, NC 28786 or Junaluska First Baptist Church, 154 Sunset Ridge Road, Clyde, NC 28721.

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