Tom Singleton

Thomas Dean Singleton, 40, Topeka, died Saturday, July 03, 2004, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. Tom was born in Topeka on July 22, 1963, the son of James and Carol Miller Singleton. He graduated from Topeka High School with the Class of 1981. He was employed by Dillon Grocery since 1980. On April 28, 1989 Tom and Dana Springer Townsend were married in Topeka. She survives. Tom and his wife are members of Faith Lutheran Church, Topeka. Other survivors include his children, Sean and Maren Townsend, Matthew and Nicole Townsend, Ryan and Hollee Townsend, all of Topeka, and Michelle Singleton, Trevor Singleton, Molly Singleton and Mallory Singleton, all of the home; his parents James and Carol Singleton, Topeka; siblings Brenda and Gary Cox, Parkville MO; Mark Singleton, Topeka, Randy and Pam Singleton, Raymore MO; brothers and sisters-in-law, Kim Zerbe, Darren and Janet Blakesley, Rodney and Nancy Springer; four grandsons and three granddaughters; 10 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Wilson Ronald Springer in November 2003 and brother-in-law, Joseph Blakesley in January 1995. Tom touched many lives throughout his short life. His upbeat manner, bright and infectious smile, ornery wit, kind and gentle spirit, and loving attitude toward all he met made a difference each day to those around him. He was a loving and devoted husband and father, whose favorite pastimes was to be at home with his family or engaged in extended family activities. His deep love for the Lord was evident in the way he carried out his life and his eventual death. He never faltered or waved in his trust of the Lord, even amidst the difficult challenges he endured during his fifteen month battle with cancer, always keeping is eyes focused on eternal life and the promise of being with his family again one day in heaven. His deep faith was an inspiration and a blessing to his family, his friends, his co-workers, and his church family. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Services will be held at 10:30 Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church, 1716 SW Gage, followed by inurnment at Prairie Home Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Singleton family children fund at any Commerce Bank, or to Midland Hospice Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka KS 66606.

Tom Singleton

July 22, 1963 - July 3, 2004