Mr. Alvin Dwane Singleton

Alvin Dwane Singleton was born November 30, 1946, in Denver, Colorado to Mary Lee and Arthur Shirley Singleton. He was the third born to this union of six children. He graduated from Mapleton High School in Denver, Colorado. After graduation in 1966, he joined the Navy serving for 13 years. He received certification of training as a Field Medical Service Technician Corpsman. He received an associate’s degree in 1980 from Martin Community College, Williamston, North Carolina. Alvin began working for the Federal Government in 1985 initially in the Treasury department and then the OPM (Office of Personnel Management) department where he worked a total of 21 years. Alvin, his siblings and parents attended the Holy Cross Tabernacle Church of God in Christ of Denver, Colorado under the leadership of Bishop W. B. Odom from the time he was born until he joined the Navy. Alvin came from a long line of family members who were steeped in ministry. His father, Elder Arthur Singleton, served under W.B. Odom: his grandmother, Missionary Katherine Thorpe was a great woman of God; his two younger brothers, Rev. Aaron Singleton and Eld. Andrew Singleton were both Pastor’s; and his sister, Avon Carey was a missionary serving in various capacities in the national region. He gave his life to the Lord in his youth and never stopped believing God was always there for him and others he loved. Although Alvin loved being raised in Denver, Colorado, he came to love North Carolina, Maryland, and the Washington DC area most of all where he remained until his passing. His relationship with his children, friends and Godchildren were at the center of his life. He loved fishing with his friends, cooking roast duck and dressing for holidays gatherings, and just hanging out with friends, which were also known as his family. He shared his passion for gardening with his neighbors and friends. He was a very compassionate and giving man. Not to mention his pets were his buddies; Goldie being the last dog he had. He was called “Doc” by some and “Godfather” by others. He loved life! He leaves to cherish his memory: children - Dr. Lita P. Ward (Victor) of Grenville, North Carolina, Roderick R. Lee of Greenville, North Carolina, Sabrina Singleton, Keisha Singleton; his brothers: Aaron Dean Singleton (Jacksonville IL), Damon Keith Singleton (Linda) of Denver, Colorado, Samuel James Singleton of Ft. Worth, Texas; and sisters: Avon Lenore Singleton-Carey of Sun City West, Arizona, Ramona Lee Singleton of Denver, Colorado; Godson: Dwight Daniels of Oxon Hill, Maryland; Goddaughters: Asheigh Gormes (son Ethan) and Alicia Gormes; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. We will miss your sweet smile and laughter!

Mr. Alvin Dwane Singleton

November 30, 1946 - April 28, 2025

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