John L. Singleton, Jr. passed away Friday morning, June 23, 2023 at home in Atoka, TN. He was 75 years old. Born February 27, 1948 in  Memphis; he was raised in Dyersburg, TN. As a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church (Dyersburg), he accepted Christ into his life at a young age. A 1966 graduate of Bruce High School, John continued his education at Tennessee State University in Nashville, graduating in 1971.

After relocating to the Memphis area, he retired from Equilon Pipeline in 2003 after 21 years of service. After a move to Tipton County, he became a member of Greater Imani Church. John was a loving family man in every role: son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and grandfather. A
child of the country, John loved to hunt and fish. He also had a flair for electronics and new technology.

John is preceded in death by his father, John L. Singleton Sr. and mother, Ruth Pugh Singleton.

He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Beverly Swift Singleton; daughter, Amy Singleton Settles (Justin); son, Brian Singleton; grandson, Jett Settles; mother in law, Linnie Edwards Swift; sister, Brenda Woodard (Lum); brothers, Rudy Singleton (Selena) & Jarvis Singleton. A beautiful host of nieces, nephews and cousins with the loving care of Aunts Gladys Lewis and Dollie Jean Hall.

Visitation will be from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, July 8, 2023 at Greater Imani Church 3824 Austin Peay Highway Memphis,
TN 38128. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at Forest Hill Memorial Park South
(Memphis) immediately following the service.

Services entrusted to:

Jefferson Mortuary

7788 Church St

Millington, TN 38053

901.872.8800