Obituary for Ronald Lee Singleton Ronald Lee Singleton went home to his savior Jesus Christ and a joyous family reunion in heaven. He departed peacefully surrounded by his wife of 55 years, son, daughter and their families. Ron was born to Russell and Mary (Hon) Singleton in Venice Illinois on April 20, 1943 the middle son of three boys including Donald and Larry. He grew up in Alton where he met his child hood sweetheart Vicki Langford. They were married and God blessed them with two children Jeff Singleton and Cindy (Singleton) Turner of Godfrey. They were then blessed with four beautiful grandchildren, Gillian and Lythande Singleton, Brennan and Sadie Anne Turner along with two great granddaughters Kenleigh and Aurora Singleton. Ron centered his life on God and his family. He was a member of Abundant Life Community Church in Alton where he “Made Life Better” for everyone, especially his family. Ron was also a member at the former Northside Assembly of God. He was a proud union electrician for Local 649 since 1966 and also owed his own hardware store in the 1980’s, the previous Zimmer Home Improvement. Ron was proud he worked at McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Company where he wired the Gemini Spacecraft which spurred a desire for his son and grandson to work there. Ron also worked at the Federal Reserve Bank and favorite job was as a child he polished shoes at his fathers “Downtown Barber Shop” in Alton. He loved cars having many classics throughout his lifetime and also raced his car at the former Alton Dragway which drove the love of cars to his children and grandchildren. Ron is survived by his wife Vicki, their children Jeff and Kathy (Zibrida) Singleton, Billy and Cindy Turner along with their children Gillian, Lythande, Brennan, and Sadie Anne. He is also survived by his brother Don his spouse Janice Singleton of Ware MA along with their three children Danny of CT, Belinda O’Connor and Marcia Martel of MA. Also surviving are his nieces by his youngest brother Larry, Tonya Ahrens of N.C. and Tracey Luker of AL. In addition to his parents, he was sadly preceded in death by his younger brother Larry of S.C. and his nephew, brother Don’s son Matthew Singleton of CT, artist of Adelita (You Tube fame). Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 25, 2018, from 9:00 am until the time of funeral service at 11:00 am at Abundant Life Community Church in Alton with Pastor Roy Rhoades officiating. Burial will take place in Upper Alton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Abundant Life Community Church. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ronald Lee Singleton please visit our Sympathy Store. Upcoming Events Visitation SEP 25. 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM Abundant Life Community Church 3986 Humbert Rd Alton, IL, US, 62002 Order Flowers for the Visitation Guaranteed delivery before Ronald’s Visitation begins. Service SEP 25. 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM Abundant Life Community Church 3986 Humbert Rd Alton, IL, US, 62002 Order Flowers for the Service Guaranteed delivery before Ronald’s Service begins. Cemetery Details Upper Alton Cemetery Alton, IL, 62002 © Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap Get Driving Directions
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ronald Lee Singleton April 20 1943 September 22 2018.
Death notice for the town of: Bethalto, state: Illinois