Royal James Singleton, III of Richmond, Virginia passed away on Monday, November 29, 2004. Born in Richmond, he was the son of the late Royal J. Singleton, II and Mary Armistead Singleton. A graduate of Virginia State University, Roy retired from the Richmond Public Schools Department of Music. In addition to his 47 years as a music educator throughout the State of Virginia, he also devoted over 20 years as a Professional Oboist, with the Richmond Symphony Orchestra; The Petersburg Symphony Orchestra; The Richmond Philharmonic; The Fairfax Symphony; The Baroque Ensemble; The Virginia Museum Orchestra; and The United States Second Army Band, including performances on the Ed Sullivan Show. His performances may also be heard on numerous musical recordings.
HIS PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS INCLUDE: The Musicians Association, Local 123; Music Educators National Conference; Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association; and The Richmond Instrumental Music Educators Association. He was a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and recently received a 25 year commemorative plaque for service from the Petersburg Symphony.
HE IS SURVIVED BY: his loving and devoted wife of 48 years, Essie Jenkins Singleton; the daughter he loved and in whom he had great pride Roslyn Rene' Singleton; the son he loved and adored Eric James Singleton; and the light of his life, his three grandchildren, Kalah, Erin and Maya Singleton; one sister, who will be totally lost without him, Etna Green-Carr; and three nieces who loved and adored him, Moki Terrill, Imani Green-Carr, and Isis Rae Terrill; and a host of other nieces and nephews including, Velma Tillar and Jennifer Copeland.
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
Matthew 11:28
ORDER OF SERVICE
The Musical Prelude---- Ms. Juane E. Thompson
The Processional
The Prayer of Invocation
The Hymn of Affirmation --- "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"
#153
The Scripture Readings
Old Testament------Deuteronomy 4:29-31
New Testament------Revelation 22:1-5
The Prayer of Comfort
The Musical Selection -- "Amazing Grace"
The Richmond Public Schools String Ensemble
The Period of Acknowledgement @Expressions
The Reading of the Tribute-- Mrs. Etna Green-Carr
The Reflections -- Mr. Nelson R. Lawson, Sr.
Instructional Specialist for Music Education
Richmond Public Schools
The Musical Selection- Woodwin Quintet--The Clarion
Adagio Movement from the Beethoven Woodwind
Quintet
The Eulogy -- Dr. Kirkland R. Walton, Pastor
The Closing Selection-- Mr. Gregory McCallum
Richmond Public Schools
The Recessional -- Mr. Glennroy Bailey
Richmond Public Schools
"Come Ye Disconsolate"
FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday, December, 3, 2004
11:00 A.M.
St. Peter Baptist Church
2040 Mountain Road
Glen Allen, Virginia 23060
Kirkland R. Walton, B.S., M.Div., D.Min.,
Senior Pastor, Officiating
SERVICES PROVIDED BY:
Scott's Funeral Home
115 East Brookland park Boulevard
Richmond, Va. 23222
HIS PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS INCLUDE: The Musicians Association, Local 123; Music Educators National Conference; Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association; and The Richmond Instrumental Music Educators Association. He was a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and recently received a 25 year commemorative plaque for service from the Petersburg Symphony.
HE IS SURVIVED BY: his loving and devoted wife of 48 years, Essie Jenkins Singleton; the daughter he loved and in whom he had great pride Roslyn Rene' Singleton; the son he loved and adored Eric James Singleton; and the light of his life, his three grandchildren, Kalah, Erin and Maya Singleton; one sister, who will be totally lost without him, Etna Green-Carr; and three nieces who loved and adored him, Moki Terrill, Imani Green-Carr, and Isis Rae Terrill; and a host of other nieces and nephews including, Velma Tillar and Jennifer Copeland.
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
Matthew 11:28
ORDER OF SERVICE
The Musical Prelude---- Ms. Juane E. Thompson
The Processional
The Prayer of Invocation
The Hymn of Affirmation --- "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"
#153
The Scripture Readings
Old Testament------Deuteronomy 4:29-31
New Testament------Revelation 22:1-5
The Prayer of Comfort
The Musical Selection -- "Amazing Grace"
The Richmond Public Schools String Ensemble
The Period of Acknowledgement @Expressions
The Reading of the Tribute-- Mrs. Etna Green-Carr
The Reflections -- Mr. Nelson R. Lawson, Sr.
Instructional Specialist for Music Education
Richmond Public Schools
The Musical Selection- Woodwin Quintet--The Clarion
Adagio Movement from the Beethoven Woodwind
Quintet
The Eulogy -- Dr. Kirkland R. Walton, Pastor
The Closing Selection-- Mr. Gregory McCallum
Richmond Public Schools
The Recessional -- Mr. Glennroy Bailey
Richmond Public Schools
"Come Ye Disconsolate"
FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday, December, 3, 2004
11:00 A.M.
St. Peter Baptist Church
2040 Mountain Road
Glen Allen, Virginia 23060
Kirkland R. Walton, B.S., M.Div., D.Min.,
Senior Pastor, Officiating
SERVICES PROVIDED BY:
Scott's Funeral Home
115 East Brookland park Boulevard
Richmond, Va. 23222
Royal James Singleton, III of Richmond, Virginia passed away on Monday, November 29, 2004. Born in Richmond, he was the son of the late Royal J. Singleton, II and Mary Armistead Singleton. A graduate of Virginia State University, Roy retired from the Richmond Public Schools Department of Music. In addition to his 47 years as a music educator throughout the State of Virginia, he also devoted over 20 years as a Professional Oboist, with the Richmond Symphony Orchestra; The Petersburg Symphony Orchestra; The Richmond Philharmonic; The Fairfax Symphony; The Baroque Ensemble; The Virginia Museum Orchestra; and The United States Second Army Band, including performances on the Ed Sullivan Show. His performances may also be heard on numerous musical recordings.
HIS PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS INCLUDE: The Musicians Association, Local 123; Music Educators National Conference; Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association; and The Richmond Instrumental Music Educators Association. He was a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and recently received a 25 year commemorative plaque for service from the Petersburg Symphony.
HE IS SURVIVED BY: his loving and devoted wife of 48 years, Essie Jenkins Singleton; the daughter he loved and in whom he had great pride Roslyn Rene' Singleton; the son he loved and adored Eric James Singleton; and the light of his life, his three grandchildren, Kalah, Erin and Maya Singleton; one sister, who will be totally lost without him, Etna Green-Carr; and three nieces who loved and adored him, Moki Terrill, Imani Green-Carr, and Isis Rae Terrill; and a host of other nieces and nephews including, Velma Tillar and Jennifer Copeland.
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
Matthew 11:28
ORDER OF SERVICE
The Musical Prelude---- Ms. Juane E. Thompson
The Processional
The Prayer of Invocation
The Hymn of Affirmation --- "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"
#153
The Scripture Readings
Old Testament------Deuteronomy 4:29-31
New Testament------Revelation 22:1-5
The Prayer of Comfort
The Musical Selection -- "Amazing Grace"
The Richmond Public Schools String Ensemble
The Period of Acknowledgement @Expressions
The Reading of the Tribute-- Mrs. Etna Green-Carr
The Reflections -- Mr. Nelson R. Lawson, Sr.
Instructional Specialist for Music Education
Richmond Public Schools
The Musical Selection- Woodwin Quintet--The Clarion
Adagio Movement from the Beethoven Woodwind
Quintet
The Eulogy -- Dr. Kirkland R. Walton, Pastor
The Closing Selection-- Mr. Gregory McCallum
Richmond Public Schools
The Recessional -- Mr. Glennroy Bailey
Richmond Public Schools
"Come Ye Disconsolate"
FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday, December, 3, 2004
11:00 A.M.
St. Peter Baptist Church
2040 Mountain Road
Glen Allen, Virginia 23060
Kirkland R. Walton, B.S., M.Div., D.Min.,
Senior Pastor, Officiating
SERVICES PROVIDED BY:
Scott's Funeral Home
115 East Brookland park Boulevard
Richmond, Va. 23222
HIS PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS INCLUDE: The Musicians Association, Local 123; Music Educators National Conference; Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association; and The Richmond Instrumental Music Educators Association. He was a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and recently received a 25 year commemorative plaque for service from the Petersburg Symphony.
HE IS SURVIVED BY: his loving and devoted wife of 48 years, Essie Jenkins Singleton; the daughter he loved and in whom he had great pride Roslyn Rene' Singleton; the son he loved and adored Eric James Singleton; and the light of his life, his three grandchildren, Kalah, Erin and Maya Singleton; one sister, who will be totally lost without him, Etna Green-Carr; and three nieces who loved and adored him, Moki Terrill, Imani Green-Carr, and Isis Rae Terrill; and a host of other nieces and nephews including, Velma Tillar and Jennifer Copeland.
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
Matthew 11:28
ORDER OF SERVICE
The Musical Prelude---- Ms. Juane E. Thompson
The Processional
The Prayer of Invocation
The Hymn of Affirmation --- "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"
#153
The Scripture Readings
Old Testament------Deuteronomy 4:29-31
New Testament------Revelation 22:1-5
The Prayer of Comfort
The Musical Selection -- "Amazing Grace"
The Richmond Public Schools String Ensemble
The Period of Acknowledgement @Expressions
The Reading of the Tribute-- Mrs. Etna Green-Carr
The Reflections -- Mr. Nelson R. Lawson, Sr.
Instructional Specialist for Music Education
Richmond Public Schools
The Musical Selection- Woodwin Quintet--The Clarion
Adagio Movement from the Beethoven Woodwind
Quintet
The Eulogy -- Dr. Kirkland R. Walton, Pastor
The Closing Selection-- Mr. Gregory McCallum
Richmond Public Schools
The Recessional -- Mr. Glennroy Bailey
Richmond Public Schools
"Come Ye Disconsolate"
FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday, December, 3, 2004
11:00 A.M.
St. Peter Baptist Church
2040 Mountain Road
Glen Allen, Virginia 23060
Kirkland R. Walton, B.S., M.Div., D.Min.,
Senior Pastor, Officiating
SERVICES PROVIDED BY:
Scott's Funeral Home
115 East Brookland park Boulevard
Richmond, Va. 23222
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