March 14 1947 August 25 2019
Johnny B. Singleton of Rising Star passed away on Sunday, August 26th after a very brief illness. He was born on March 14, 1947 in Eureka, Tx. To B.E. Singleton and Verla McNeil Singleton. He attended Mildred Schools and the graduated from Sam Houston State University and Stephen F. Austin State. He began a lengthy career in Education at Frost High School in Fall of 1969, then taught in school in Kerens, Wortham, Trinidad, and Rising Star for the past 21 years. As superintendent and then classroom teacher after retiring. He worked through May of 2019 and touched many lives over the years. He also served as a Bi-Vocation Minister for over 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Elizabeth Daughters: Johnna Boucher of Rising Star Beth Pate of Granbury, Melissa Singleton of Rising Star Grandchildren: Ben, Bethany and Bree Boucher of Rising Star; and Caden Pate of Granbury. And special family friends Troy Wilson and Tim Trigg. He is also survived by sister: Patty Toland, Brother and Sister-in-law Robert and Martha Singleton; Brother-in-law, Nelson Galaway all of Corsicana. Sister-in-law and husband, Leah and Wayne Greenup of Canyon, and Brother-in-law and wife: Robert and Velma Ballew of Frost. A great number of nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews he loved dearly. Visitation will be 6-8 pm Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Providence Cemetery. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Johnny Singleton please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Johnny Singleton March 14 1947 August 25 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Corsicana, state: Texas