Lawrence “Larry” Singleton, 73, of Newport News, passed away Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, surrounded by those he loved.
Larry received an undergraduate degree from Norfolk State University and a master’s degree from Virginia State University. This led him to a be able to educate and share his knowledge in math to many students who attended Tidewater Community College until his retirement.
He was a member in many different groups; the two he was most proud of were Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and the Denbigh Military Retiree Club (DMRC). When he was not spending time with his club buddies at the DMRC, he enjoyed bowling and being a renowned bingo caller.
Larry was preceded in death by his loving parents, Mildred Lawrence Jackson and James Bond; and beautiful sister, Lynda Bond.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Rebecca “Bing” Singleton; daughters, Tamara Haggerty (Fred Haggerty) of Sterling, Talia Certaine of Portsmouth and Shirelle Womack of Aberdeen, Maryland; sons, Jimmy Muller of Newport News and Larry Singleton Jr. of Union Grove, Alabama; aunt, Lucille Mitchell of Portsmouth; loving grandchildren; and extended family.
Larry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, teacher and friend to everyone.
A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 5, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Denbigh Chapel. A service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 6, at the funeral home. The family asks friends and family to join them for a repast immediately following the service.
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