Essell Singleton,89, of 6020 US Hwy. 70 East, New Bern died Friday, June 28, 2024 at his residence.

The family will receive friends at his residence 6020 US Hwy. 70 East beginning Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

Public viewing hours are 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM Friday and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

The family has requested no pictures to be taken at the viewing or funeral.

His funeral service is 2:00 PM, Sunday, July 7, 2024 at St. Peter’s AMEZ Church 617 Queen St. New Bern.

The interment will follow at New Bern Memorial Cemetery.

He is survived by his daughters, Desiree S. Grant (John), New Bern NC, Crystal S. Coleman (Sheldon), Durham NC, Tonya Harrison, Kinston NC; sons, Henry Sanders (Scharman), Pensacola, FL, Jeffrey Kincaid, Long Island City, NY, Serrell Singleton, New Bern NC; children of the heart, Al and Angie Brookins, Havelock NC and Michael “Ice” Frost, Maysville, NC; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Service will be live streamed on Oscar’s Mortuary Facebook Page.