Obituary of John V. Singleton

May 1967 - John V. Singleton aged about 83 (he was born Nove 15, 1883) passed away at the McCray Hospital at Kendallville, Fri. May 26, 1967 at 6:40 a. m. He had been in failing health for a long time and had been a patient at the hospital for only ten days.

Mr. Singleton was born in Adams Co., Ind. And came to Albion in 1914 and until his illness had been active as an outstanding auctioneer. He was a very public-spirited gentleman and had served the people of the county four terms as sheriff. He was first elected in 1924, and took office Jan 1, 1926. He was elected to this second term thus serving to January 1, 1930. He was again chosen for the office in 1942, took office January 1, 19444 and served his second two terms, ending his service January 1, 1948.

He was a son of William and Abigall (Warner) Singleton.

Surviving are the widow, Edith, three sons, John W. and Hubert of Albion, and Arthur of South Bend; seven daughters, Mrs. Erma Strong and Mrs. Gloria Portness of Albion, Mrs. Lelah Walters, of Orange Colorado, Mrs. Phyllis Braa of Powell, Wyoming, Mrs. Helen Harries, Lake Charles, Louisiana, Mrs. Edith Welling, Midway, Penn., and Mary Rose Stauffer of Fort Wayne; 31 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; two brothers, Jesse and Macy, one sister Letitia preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 29th, at the First Methodist church of Albion, with the pastor Rev. Jual Evans officiating. Interment in Rose Hill cemetery.

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