David Rickey Singleton's Obituary
David R. Singleton “Possum” age 72 of Roseville, died on September 7,2024. He was born in Jellico, Tennessee to the late Clyde and Annie Singleton Husband of the late Karen. Loving Father of Pete (Nina) Singleton, Sean Singleton, Jessica (Steve Cahill) Singleton, Crystal Lamparski, Shannon Singleton and predeceased by sons, Ricky, Matthew, Mark and David Singleton. Papa to David Singleton III, Michael Snyder, Steve Cahill, Evelyn Singleton, Tyler Crank and Kash Cahill. Brother of Lottie (Edgar) Skelton, Brenda Lawson, Thelma “Sissy” Singleton, Shirley Awers, Willie and Joe Singleton. Predeceased by his siblings Joann Silcox, Bessie Mae Leach, Jetta Blankenship, Betty Lou McNelly, Clyde, Jack and Bobbie Singleton. He is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Dave had owned his own business Big Dave & Sons towing for many years. “Cheap Charlie” as he was affectionately called, loved collecting junk cars, fixing them up and getting them up and running to sell again. A great joke teller, he had the greatest sense of humor, loved to party, watch football, drink his Bud Light, and smoke his Winstons. Dave was the type of guy who would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. He loved going to Belle Isle, watching car, boat and horse races. He even owned his own racehorse “Lucit” back in the day. Besides losing his wife, he sorely missed his faithful, loyal, canine companion, Sandra. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 12th from 1-8 PM and Friday, September 13th from 12 noon until 6 PM Time of Funeral Service at Rudy Funeral Home, 25650 Van Dyke in Center Line. Please visit www.rudyfuneral.com to light a candle or to share a memory.
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