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Obituary For Jerome Singletary

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Private funeral service for Mr. Jerome Singletary will be conducted 11:00 AM Saturday, May 9, 2020 at J. O. & Annette Smith Memorial Chapel, 307 S. Johns Street, Florence, SC. Interment will follow in Northview Cemetery, directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Jerome, the son of the late Alice S. Brown and Harold Nevels was born March 19, 1951 in the East Florence Community. He died Wednesday, May 6, 2020.

Jerome attended the Public Schools of Florence County and was a graduate of Wilson High School Class of 1969.

Jerome was united in marriage to Lola Hayes Singletary. To this union, two children were born.

Jerome was a faithful member of Mt. Zion AME Church in Florence, SC and served on many auxiliaries such as: the Male Chorus, Gospel Choir, Lay Organization, and The Sons of Allen.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Lola H. Singletary; a son, Timothy Singletary; a daughter, Kimberly Cauthen; two grandchildren; a special great grandchild; one daughter-in-law, Rosalyn Singletary; two sisters, Judy Brown and Linda Gregg; a mother-in-law, Mary Hayes; one brother-in-law, Johnnie Hayes, Jr; two sisters-in-law, Wanda Hannibal and Jeannette Hayes Leaf; four nephews; seven nieces; eleven great nephews; thirteen great nieces; twelve great great-nephews; a special friend, Marie Nettles; and a host of other relatives; extended church families; and friends.

Please keep the family of Jerome Singletary in your thoughts and prayers.

Guest Book

I have known Jerome,Lola and Tim and for over 46 years .i am gonna miss my close friend . The family has our condolences May God Bless you all.Fred and Robert Pierce. RIP.

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With deepest sympathy. May God continue giving you comfort and strength (Ms. Audrey Davis)

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I love you granddaddy love you always SHY

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To my Singletary Family, I would like to extend our prayers. We are so sorry to hear of Jerome's passing. We love you all dearly! Keyshia Smith DuBose & Family

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To The Singletary Family, I would like to extend our sadness to hear of Jerome's passing. We have been Friends for many years and have kept in touch over the years, We Love you all, and May God Bless. Thurman & Joyce Thompson & Family

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To a man that I called pops for years I'm gonna miss the joke the laughs & most of all the talks we had about keep the faith & praying & living for God & everything was gonna be alright & its was pops the tears I shed right now cant explains the love that I'm gonna miss from U but God gave U to us for a while but he said he was ready for U to come home & I know that you was ready but kisses to U POPS I LOVE U POPS RIP I WILL SEE U AGAIN!! MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO MOMA LOLA,TIM KIM,JAY AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY!!

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Where is cannot express my heart-felt pains. Jerome has one of the nicest and coolest guys I've ever known.He has also been one of my best friends of life. With deepest sympathy and condolences to Lola and the family. He will be missed and he was truly loved. Samson Hines

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I have known Jerome ever since I have had a mind. He's one of the closest friends I've ever had. You will be missed and you are truly loved. Rest well my friend.

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Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Praying for you Lola and family. Love you. Lydia Foxworth

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In your time of sorrow our heart and prayers are with you and may God hold you in his arms. Love you all.Troy Law and family.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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