Kenneth Fayte Singleton
August 8, 1948 ~ April 10, 2018
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Kenneth Fayte Singleton, 69, of Candler, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 10, 2018.
A native of Buncombe Co., Ken was a son of the late Wiley Carroll and Josephine Moore Singleton. He was also preceded in death by brothers Jim and Ric Singleton.
Mr. Singleton attended Haywood Community College where he received an Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. He joined the U.S. Army in 1968, and served as Spec 5 in Korea. He worked for 20 years for Overnite Transportation as a terminal manager until retirement. He then worked for 19 years for the US Postal Service as a maintenance manager at the general mail facility in Asheville, also retired. For the past 4 years, Ken enjoyed working as the courtesy driver for Harry's On The Hill.
Ken always had a deep love and appreciation for music, and served as student band director at Enka High School during his senior year. He played the tuba since the fourth grade, and had been tubist with the Land of the Sky Symphonic Band for many years.
Ken served as minister of music for several churches including First Baptist Church of Belvedere, SC, Cross Lanes Baptist Church in Cross Lanes, W.VA., Memorial Baptist Church in Brownsburg, IN, and for the past 25 years at Liberty Baptist Church in Candler. He also was a member of the Gideons International.
Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Janice Clark Singleton; daughter, Sharon Renee Singleton and Frank Buffum of Candler; son, Brian Kenneth Singleton and wife Victoria of Riceville, TN; grandchildren, Lauren, Devin and Kendra Singleton of Riceville, TN, Austin Loeffler of Asheville, and SrA Leigha Clayton-Cornell, USAF, of Shreveport, LA; brothers, Jerry Singleton and wife Dena, and J.C. Singleton and wife Jan; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services for Mr. Singleton will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at Liberty Baptist Church, with the Rev. Derrick McCarson officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Liberty Baptist Church Missions Fund, 875 Monte Vista Rd., Candler, NC 28715.
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Prayers. Ken will be missed. He was very good friend to me and my girls.
Dear Janice Sharon and Brian and your families I’m so sorry Ken’s home going was so soon He was a very sweet and caring man of God he loved his family dearly my heart goes out to all of you I pray God will give you strength comfort and peace not only today but in days and months ahead my thoughts and prayers are with you With deepest sympathy Love In Christ Linda and Ben Barnes
He was such a kind person..Godly, he is so welcombed in Heaven. You will be missed. Prayers to all family and friends..
Our hearts are heavy as we say Good-bye to our Brother-in Law, Kenneth. He loved life and everyone he met felt his wonderful spirit. He was a Godly man and loved to show his faith to others. He used his talents through music with his singing and Tuba. He loved his children and encouraged them each day. He was a loving Husband to Janice and they were the example of an unwaivering bond. We know there is a Glorious Reunion in Heaven with Trumpets and Tubas sounding!
From the very first time my family visited Liberty Baptist, Ken and Janice made us feel like we were right at home. Janice you and Ken have made such an impact on mine and Doug’s spiritual life. I know Doug looked up to Ken and learned so much about his spiritual walk as I do with you Janice. We are so sorry for the families loss. Ken was definitely one of a kind. I find peace and comfort in knowing that I will see brother Ken again one day. I pray that God will comfort the family in the very hard days ahead. We love you and if you need anything at all, please do not hesitate to call.
Dear Janice, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We are so saddened to learn of Kenneth’s death. He was an extraordinary and talented person in every way. We remember him so well from Enka High School. Every time we met you, we were greeted by your warm smiles. Neil and I will keep you in our thought and prayers. Sincerely, Wayne & Neil Jordan
Janice and family I love you all so so much. Sending my love and Prayers to you all. Ken always treated me like a real treasure whenever I was around him. I will miss him, but it’s not goodbye! I look forward to seeing him again!
Janice ,
I am so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. I dearly loved listening to you and Ken sing in church. I enjoyed being a part of the choir as he lead us. Ken dah a wonderful personality, and always wore a warm and wonderful smile. I will always remember the Christmas Plays , he made us all laugh so much. Praying for strength in the coming days and months. God has you in his hands and will be there to comfort you. God Bless you and your family.
Debra Young-Starkey and Toby Starkey
Janice,
Liam and I were deeply saddened to hear of Ken’s passing. He was the nicest and most compassionate man I have ever met. You will be in my prayers.
Janice: I was saddened to hear of your sorrow in the passing of Ken. Our consolation is in knowing he’s worshipping with his Savior right now. You will be in my prayers!
Janice and family: I was saddened to learn of Ken’s passing so soon. His ministry in music touched so many lives; I was always excited when you two came to Starnes Cove Baptist Church to sing. May God’s love bring you peace and comfort.
Janice and family, there are no words to convey our shock and grief. You both have meant so much to both of us for so long. All the way back to freshman year. It is a comfort knowing that Ken is now using his talent to sing with the angels. He will be greatly missed.
Love and Prayers
Bill and Dyrenda
Janice: I am so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. I am sending my prayers to you and your family. He is now singing in heaven.
Dear Janice and Family we are so sorry to hear about Ken’s passing. Every time we saw you and Ken you both always had warm smiles for everyone. We remember seeing him at Enka High School where he was involved with the Band .He will be missed by many. We both send our thoughts and prayers that God will wrap his loving arms around you and give you strength at this very sad time in your life.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family for God’s peace and grace. Ken was a wonderful person and truly lived a Christian life. He will be missed by many.
All our love,
Kelly and KC Carpenter
Ken was my predecessor at Liberty Baptist, and even as I succeeded him as minister of music, he and Janice loved their church enough to stay on as choir members, along with being two of the most devoted and dedicated church family members I have ever known. Ken was a dear friend and valued mentor as Hayley and I came to know and love our church family. Whenever our church had a first time visitor, Ken was always one of the first people to welcome and greet our new visitors and make them feel at home when they visited Liberty. I will miss his guidance and wisdom, but most of all I will miss his friendship.
It’s hard to see you go, but God had a plan for you all along. There’s nothing like the memories we had as we grew up. As children we had lots of fun and squabbles but always turned into more fun and laughter. As long as I remain here on this earth you will always be in my heart and on my mind. You will be missed greatly. I look forward seeing you again in that Heavenly place. You will always be in my heart and on my mind as long as I live on this earth. LOVE YOU BROTHER..Jerry
Janice and family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Ken. What a wonderful man. It is always hard to see our loved ones leaving this earth and entering into their Heavenly Home. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Lane Brown
Aronia Brown
We are so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. He will certainly be missed. Our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to your family during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our dear, dear cousin….always with a welcoming smile and the most wonderful, enveloping hugs. May your warmth and love continue and comfort our darling Janice, your children, grandchildren and all others of your relatives and many, many friends.
I knew Ken from the USPS mail processing facility. He always had a smile and a good word for everyone. It was a pleasure working with him for several years. My prayers are with the family.
My condolences to the family. Ken always had a smile on his face and an encouraging word for those in need of uplifting. He will be missed.
Janice, Will always remember seeing you and Kenneth together, both always smiIing. I was in band with Kenneth and Jimmy. They both were always lots of fun. Will be praying for you and your family. Carolyn Shope Stamey, EHS, 1967
The Angel Choir in Heaven has a new member and I can hear Ken singing loudly with that wonderful smile on his face. He was one of the most Godly men I knew and always cared about everyone else and was such a vital part of our church at Liberty. Our loss is Heavens gain and I know we will see him again someday.
So sorry to hear about Kenneth. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Janice and children
Dear Janice, I am so sorry about your loss. I remember we were all young and immature and fun in Enka HS. Just wanted you to know I rstill emember him and you fondly after all these years. Love, Donna Kury Maxwell
Dear Janice and Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers, especially during this time of great loss. We remember you and Ken as youngsters and young adults at Hominy Baptist. We have been blessed by your kindness. May God continue to hold you in His hands. The Dusty Rhodes Family
Dear Janice, I am so sorry that Charles and I will not get to be with you and your family Friday and Saturday. Just know that you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. You and Ken were always so very special to Charles and I. Heaven has truly gained a very special angel!!!! Please know that we are always here for you if you need anything. He will surely be missed. May God be with you through this difficult time. Love and Hugs.
Janice and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Hugs, love and prayers for you and family.
So sorry for your loss!!! Kenneth and I went to School together and rode the same Bus. He was such a Sweet Boy. They teased Him about His big Tuba. But, that didn’t bother Him, He kept on, and look where it helped Him in his Adult Life. Now, He probably Playing up in Heaven for Jesus and Walking those Streets of Gold. I will Pray for your Family!!! GOD BLESS!!!
I know this is a hard thing to go through but I know you have the Lord looking over you. Ken was a Godly man and I am sure he is playing Fester for God and giving him a good laugh. We are praying for the entire family.
Janice, You and Ken have have been such good friends to our whole community. Sharing often with us by attending our services and ministries at Starnes Cove Church… and singing the message of God’s love in such a positive and joyful way. Will not forget your sharing ‘Beulah Land’ with us the last time you were here. Got to know the Singleton family when I first came here through Josie. God bless you, your children, grandchildren and Liberty Church. A wonderful man has moved on to the Lord.
So sorry for your loss, your in our thoughts & prayers.
May you feel God’s loving arms around you.
Wayne & Mitzi Fisher.
This side of Heaven was made a better place because of Ken. I had the pleasure of working with him for several years and loved to hear the stories about his love for his family, his music and his Lord. He will be missed by all that knew him. Praying for comfort and peace for all his family during this time.
I’m so sorry for you loss. Ken was a very special person. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Janice, no matter what happened in our lives you and Kenneth have always been there for and with me, as good friends. I do wish I could be there for you now, but will think of you often and keep you in my heart, prayers, and thoughts always. Kathy
I was so shocked about Ken! I have kept you and family in my prayers. .. losing someone unexpectedly is hard, knowing he’s in heaven with God comforts you! Just take it day to day, enjoy your family and friends! They’re there when you need them. I love you both!
Janice and family, We are so sorry for your loss and want to extend our deepest sympathy. We will keep you in our prayers.
To Janice and your family: I am so sorry to hear about Ken and so sorry I could not be with you during this very sad time. Ken was such a special person and I feel so privileged to have know him all these years. He was certainly one of God’s angels here on earth and now he is sing and playing music in heaven. We will meet him again. We are here for you during this very difficult time. Love Linda Cole