Deacon Ellis Jerome Singletary, Sr.

Deacon Ellis J. Singletary, Sr., USMC MSgt (Ret), age 79, of Jacksonville, NC and formerly of Sanford, NC, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

His love and memories will remain in the heart of his wife, Patricia Heck Singletary of the home; children, Ellis Singletary, Jr., of Newport, NC and Christopher Singletary (Sandylee) of Apex, NC; siblings, John Singletary (Ruby) of Bear Creek, NC and Esther Mae Kersey of Fayetteville, NC; one uncle, Daniel Singletary of Houston, TX; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

The family will receive guests at the home of Mrs. Patricia Singletary, 1227 Wolf Swamp Rd., Jacksonville, NC, 28546.

Public viewing 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at First Missionary Baptist Church, 153 Broadhurst Rd., Jacksonville, NC, 28540.

A celebration of Deacon Singletary’s life will be conducted at 12:00 PM on Friday, July 25, 2025, at First Missionary Baptist Church, 153 Broadhurst Rd., Jacksonville, NC, 28540.

Interment will follow at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.

Professional Services Entrusted to Saunders Funeral Home - Jacksonville, NC

Locally Announced by Knotts Funeral Home - Sanford, NC