J.W. Singleton

Born June 20, 1949, in Brandenburg, Kentucky, Jay was the son of the late Woodard Lovell and Maxine Dell Singleton.

In 1968, Jay joined the United States Marine Corps, serving in Vietnam. In recognition of his service and sacrifice, he was awarded the Purple Heart and was discharged in December 1969.

Jay built a career with the United States Postal Service, where he worked as a route carrier for more than 20 years. He had an uncanny ability to remember the names and addresses of nearly every home on his route, which could be uncomfortable in the wrong company.

Jay loved to golf and spent countless hours perfecting his swing and maybe breaking a club or two along the way.

When he wasn’t spending time on the golf course, he could be found cruising the lake, slalom skiing, fishing with (or without) bait, and whipping his loved ones around on a tube until they fell off.

Jay enjoyed a good game, especially Scrabble and Backgammon. He was just as happy playing against others as he was playing on his own. But if you happened to beat him, don’t get too excited. He was sure to remind you that he LET you win.

Jay had a charismatic personality, a good sense of humor, and was a friend to all.

Jay is survived by his wife of 39 years, Deitra Edgar-Singleton; daughters Stacy Singleton and Jamie (Jesse) Thomas; brother Timothy (Peg) Singleton; and grandsons Mason (Matt Reibs) Thomas, Chase Thomas, and A.J. Thomas, all of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was preceded in death by his brothers Woody, Larry, Mike, and Kelly Singleton, and his sister Brenda Pence.

A Memorial Gathering will be held at D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Homes - Pine Valley, 1320 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825, on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.