Leon Singletary

Mr. Leon Kermit Singletary, 86 of Bladenboro died Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at Columbus Regional Healthcare System of Whiteville. He was born in Bladen County on August 22, 1922 to Colon and Mary Lou Ludlum Singletary. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Elsie Singletary and Margie Powell.



Mr. Singletary is survived by his wife, Odessa Harris Singletary of the home; one daughter, Bobbie Ann Lewis and husband Jerry of Whiteville; one sister, Marie McManus of Bladenboro; one granddaughter, Deanna Shuman and husband Kip of Whiteville; one great granddaughter, Kelsey Shuman; several nieces and nephews.



The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 25, 2009 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at West Bladenboro Baptist Church.



Funeral services will be held Friday, June 26, 2009 at 3:00 pm at West Bladenboro Baptist Church with Rev. Boyd Britt officiating. Burial will follow at Hickory Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.