John Arthur Singleton's Obituary
Psalm 67-May God be merciful to us, bless us, and cause his face to shine on us. That your way may be known on earth, and your salvation among all nations, let the peoples praise you, God. Let all the peoples praise you. Oh let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you will judge the peoples with equity, and govern the nations on earth. Let the peoples praise you, God. Let all the peoples praise you. The earth has yielded its increase. God, even our own God, will bless us. God will bless us. All the ends of the earth shall fear him.
John Singleton was born June 5, 1948 to the late Mary and Maurice Singleton. He entered into his next life at the age of 64, on March 9, 2013 in Tacoma, Washington. He grew up in Bogalusa, Louisiana as a child along with his siblings and he attended school at Central Elementary and Central High. Johnny joined the job corps and trained at McKinny Job Corps Center in McKinny, Texas, trained as an auto mechanic. After receiving his apprentice certification in auto mechanics, he worked very hard in his neighborhood working on cars and trucks, he later moved to Tacoma, Washington where he continued doing what he liked to do best with his hands, and he kept many of his nieces and nephews cars working. He was blessed with a gift of drawing, enjoyed fishing, sports and eating delicious food. He showed love and kindness to everyone, especially his family and was able to bring laughter to those fortunate enough to know him. He was employed and worked for Tacoma Boat for many years until he was unable to continue for medical reasons. He gave a helping hand to anyone in need. He had a kind heart, caring spirit, and an incredible sense of humor. He leaves to cherish his fun memories, two sons, Timothy Dillon and Graylon (Sandy) Dillon of Las Vegas NV, daughter, Jackie Dillon of Las Vegas NV, three loving sisters, Josephine McQuarter and Mary Singleton of Charlotte/Huntersville, North Carolina ,and Gerthal McBain of Tacoma, Washington, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren, special nephew and care provider, Fredrick Singleton, his only sister-in-law, Essie L. Singleton of Franklinton, Louisiana, and host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, the late Mary and Maurice Singleton, two brothers, Willie (Dub) and Roosevelt (Sonny) Singleton, and grandson, DeVante’ Dillon-McCarty.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and
I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
VISITATION THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2013 FROM 10 AM. TO 11AM. MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, MEMORIAL SERVICE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE VIEWING.
Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home.
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