Willie Singleton Obituary

I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Willie Singleton's passing. My late husband, Nathan, and I knew him for many years. He was much beloved and inspirational to all who knew him. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with his dear family and friends. Marlene Addlestone

Deacon Singleton was very dear to me and a loyal supporter of our work in the State Sunday School Congress of Christian Education of our Baptist State Convention. He was so committed to our work when I served as State President. I shall never forget what he has meant to me and my family. I will be at the funeral on Saturday to support the family. May God Bless Deacon Singleton's memory!!!!!!

-Dr. D.L. Grant, Sr.,
Former State President
State Baptist Sunday School Congress

To The Singleton Family:

As a youngman I grew up in Charleston, SC in a single parent home. I was very active in the Baptist Association. One of the men that would always encourage me was Mr. Singleton. I thank God for him. Your in my prayers.

I was shock to see Mr. Willie passed. He and My Dad Deacon Sam Williams from Union Baptist N. Chas.were friends & both with the BTU and loved sunday school.He will truly be missed.Be prayful family.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

TO THE SINGLETON EAMILY
I AM SORRY FOR THE OF YOUR LOVE ONE MAY GOD BLESS YOU I'LL BE PRAYING FOR YOU