Mr. Clifford G. Singleton
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Mr. Clifford G. Singleton

  • January 14, 1933 - February 2, 2012
  • Stuart, Florida
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“Paul our deepest sympathy to you,,,we have thought of you both over the past years and the other day told Joe I was going to find you again since we...Read More » ”
1 of 14 | Posted by: Nancy and Joe van voast - FL

“What a joy it was to know him. I always admired his warm, sweet,and quiet ways -especially when it came time to plan the next great adventure in...Read More » ”
2 of 14 | Posted by: Monica Elliott - Stuart, FL

“Cliff was a fine man, and friend he will be missed, but especially by you Paul. I will always remember the good times we had in Miami. You and Cliff...Read More » ”
3 of 14 | Posted by: Wayne Mahfuz - Chamblee, GA

“Cliff was a kind, generous. and amusing man; it was always a pleasure to see him. And Paul, you have been so supportive, positive and caring,...Read More » ”
4 of 14 | Posted by: Deborah Alden - London - friend

“Dear Paul, I cannot imagine your sadness at the loss of Cliff. I hope that your many, wonderful years together help you in these days of your grief...Read More » ”
5 of 14 | Posted by: Patrick and Bentonne Snay - FL

“Paul Both Michael and I feel really fortunate to have gotten to know both you and Cliff when we first moved to Palm City! Cliff will be missed...Read More » ”
6 of 14 | Posted by: Sharon Sisitzky - Stuart, FL

“Paul: I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Cliff. Cliff was a great man and well respected. He will be missed by many. Jennifer ”
7 of 14 | Posted by: Jennifer Heins - Port Saint Lucie, FL

“Dear Paul, I was saddened to hear about Cliff. I always enjoyed the times we spent together when I visited Florida. My thoughts and prayers are...Read More » ”
8 of 14 | Posted by: Jim Pentecost - Los Angeles, CA

“Dear Paul, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Cliff was a fine gentleman and I enjoyed knowing him. My most sincere condolences to you. Jean...Read More » ”
9 of 14 | Posted by: Jean Cutler - PALM CITY, FL

“Dear Paul, I am so sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure working with Mr. Singleton and also with you. My prayers are with you. ”
10 of 14 | Posted by: lynn teardo - stuart, FL

“My deepest sympathies to the family and Paul. He was a wonderful teacher with a great sense of humor. ”
11 of 14 | Posted by: Alan L. Bloom - Miami, FL

“sorry to hear about your loss Paul, our prayers are with you & your families, Steve & Cathy Barth ”
12 of 14 | Posted by: cathy barth - palm city, FL

“Both Dave and I offer our condolences. Cliff was a special man and we enjoyed the times we spent together. ”
13 of 14 | Posted by: James Berty - Fort Myers, FL

“On behalf of the staff of the Forest Hills Funeral Homes and myself, I would like to extend our deepest, most heartfelt condolences on the loss of...Read More » ”
14 of 14 | Posted by: James H. Ostrand - Palm City, FL


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Clifford G. Singleton, 79, of Palm City, FL, son of Luette Belle and Edgar Singleton, died, Feb. 2, 2012, at the Treasure Coast Hospice Hay-Madeira House, Stuart, FL.
He was born in South Bend, IN, on Jan. 14, 1933 and had been resident of Palm City for 15 years coming from Miami, FL. He received his BA and MA degrees from Ball State University, Indiana. Before retiring, he was a high school teacher and later Director of Student Activities at local public and private schools in Miami, teaching for over 42 years. He was active in the Dade County Council and Florida Teachers of English, serving as its president and the National Council of Teachers of English. He was well liked and respected by his students and colleagues. After retiring in 1996, Mr. Singleton moved to Palm City with his partner of 39 years. Mr. Singleton loved best to travel, visiting such places as the Soviet Union, Western and Eastern Europe, China Morocco, Thailand Egypt, Israel, Jordon, South Africa and the United States. He enjoyed a wide variety of activities and was an avid reader. After suffering a stroke in March 2010, Mr. Singleton was forced to curtail many of his favorite activities.
Mr. Singleton is survived by his partner, M. Paul Rice; nieces, Susan Smith, Nancy Hall, Vickie Bolton and Becky Thompson, and nephews, Fred Singleton, David Singleton, Tim Edwards, Charles and Jim Small.
SERVICES: There will be a memorial gathering and Celebration of Life at 10:30 AM on February 8 at Forest Hills Funeral Homes Palm City Chapel. After cremation, burial will be in St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, IN. For those who wish, contributions may be made to the Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian Street, Stuart, FL 34997, or at 772/403-4530 or on line at www.tchospices.org. An online registry is available at: www.foresthillspalmcityflorida.com