B. FRANKLIN SINGLETARY's Obituary
Obituary of B. Franklin Singletary ""Frank"" Mr. Franklin Singletary of Selbyville, DE passed away on Friday, April 10, 2015. He was 89 years old. Frank was born October 3, 1925 to the late David and Sadie Singletary in Middlesex, NC. At the age of 17 he volunteered to serve his country in the United States Navy for two years on board the Destroyer USS Bush DD529. His ship was in Pearl Harbor during the attack that launched WW2. He was decorated with the Purple Heart, along with 270 other men from his ship resulting from that day. After being discharged from the Navy he married the love of his life Minnie B. Hagans in 1947. From this union four children were born, Benjamin F. Singletary Jr. (wife Beverly) of Dagsboro, DE, Crama Hardy of Las Vegas, NV, Lemuel E. Singletary (wife Suzanne) of Fayetteville, NC and Christopher V. Singletary of Germany. Franklin and Minnie Moved to Delaware in 1949 and became members of St. John A.M.E. Church giving themselves unto the Lord in 1952. He served as trustee, choir member, with the Messenger Men's Group for forty years and did maintenance around the church. His favorite songs were ""He Touched Me,"" ""I don't Worry About Tomorrow"" and ""Farther Along."" He also received the Honorary Man of the Year Award twice, as well as Honorary Trustee for his reasonable service. Franklin was employed by Showell Poultry and Perdue Farms for a total of 26 years. He also was a volunteer at the Roxana Cheer Center for 24 years. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by a brother Hezekiah Singletary, two sisters, Corrine Daniels and Lillian Burbage. Leaving to mourn are his wife of 68 years, Minnie B. Singletary, one daughter, three sons, one brother, Joshua Singletary of New York and one sister, Betty Wilson of Baltimore, fifteen grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren along with a host of nephews and nieces. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at St. John's 2nd Baptist Church, 26602 Mt. Joy Road, Millsboro, DE 19966, where friends may call after 10:00 AM. Interment with military honors will take place at 10:00 AM on Monday, April 20, 2015 at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Letters of condolence may be emailed to: www.watsonfh.com
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