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Essell Singleton

Passed 06/28/2024

Obituary For Essell Singleton

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.


Condolences & Tributes

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I'm so very sorry about Essel's passing. He was such a nice person and always willing to take time out of his day to be a friend and share a shoulder for advice. I'll never forget his laugh. Condolences sent to his family and friends.

Phyllis Harris

Essell, brother we met under some strange circumstances, but I have to remember, God works in mysterious ways, and I'll always remember you as stylin and profiling! God bless! George Wetherington Jr New Bern

Our sincerest condolences to the Singleton Family. Prayerfully with God's Blessings. Much Love, Barbara Hawkins Perry, Donnica & D'Onnica Perry !!!

To the family of Mr Edsel, I in awe at this moment:( My condolences to you.You will be missed. I remember days at Headstart. You were the laughter of the place. Always making someone laugh:) Rest now my friend! Jacqueline Sykes ( formerly Boyd)

Crystal and the Singleton family, we send our deepest condolences to you and your family during this time: 2 Corinthians 5:8 reminds us that our loved ones are now in heaven - Wanda and Jerome Foy/New Bern High classmates

Essel was a special cousin to me and a great inspiration my entire life. He was a straight talker with an incredible sense of humour . Essel was a great role model and he inspired me to ride Motorcycles since I moved to England. Things just won't be the same speaking on the phone and visiting him when coming home to New Bern. He will be truly missed.

Sincerest condolences to the family. May God continue to give you strength and peace during this difficult time. Roosevelt and Wanda Dawson

Our Deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one. We are praying for all of you. May God continue to keep you in his care.

Larry Alston and Tammie Alston Finch

Desiree, Crystal and family: Every thought of Mr. Singleton brings fond memories, smiles and joy to my heart. He was always kind, loving and encouraging and will be long remembered as a pillar in our community. I pray God's comfort and blessings over you as you journey ahead. I am reminded that the Word says BR "weeping may endure for the night, but that joy comes in the morning!" Keep your eyes on Jesus! He has you covered!!! I love you. Pharonda

To the Singleton Family, keeping you all in my prayers

Keeping the family in my prayers! Love Always, KeKe

Crystal and Desiree,we are sending our deepest condolences to you both on the loss of Mr.Essel,our Prayers and thoughts are with you both during this time of sorrow. Constance and Monica Burney

Sending Our Deepest And Sincerest Condolences From My Family To Yours. Our Prayers Go Out To The Family And Close Friends. God Will Send His Comforter During Your Time Of Bereavement, For The Loss Of Your Loved One. He Will Truly Be Missed. God Received Another Angel. Essell Is Up There With Some Good Folks Essell Was A Great Man. We Go Way , Way Back.

Zenobia Elaine Holmes and Family Bladensburg, Maryland

Desiree - we are thinking about you and your family. It is well.

"Flo"

My sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Essell Singleton. May you find peace and understanding in God's plan. Heaven just received one sharp dressing and smoothed riding man.

My condolences to you all. Mr. Slim touched a lot of our lives. I loved me some Mr. Slim.I'm praying that God grants you peace that surpasses all understanding. Tonya I am her which you already know!

Doris Sutton

To the family of Mr. Essell Singleton. You are in my heartfelt thoughts and prayers. I have known your dad for so many years. But especially when we worked together in Head Start. He was always dressed to the nines even with his jeans and sneakers on. He would say "Burley you need to go sit down somewhere and stop walking so fast". He was a good man and well respected on the job, even when the teachers was fussing about not getting something fixed. Rest easy my friend. You are already missed. Lillian Burley-Guion

My condolences to the Singleton Families may God continue to Bless and strengthen each of you. Evelyn Smith Dixon and Family

To the family of Mr. Essell Singleton. You are in my heartfelt thoughts and prayers. I have known your dad for so many years. But especially when we worked together in Head Start. He was always dressed to the nines even with his jeans and sneakers on. He would say "Burley you need to go sit down somewhere and stop walking so fast". He was a good man and well respected on the job, even when the teachers was fussing about not getting something fixed. Rest easy my friend. You are already missed.

Condolences to your entire family. May the Lord strengthen and comfort you all doing this time. Mr Singleton will be greatly missed. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Jackie and Denise Cates

My deepest condolences to our family! We will miss our beloved elder. Essel was in a league of his own and his laughter & smile will live in my heart forever!

My condolences and prayers to the family. My God strengthen you all in the days ahead. Berniece Galbreath & Wanda Frederick

We offer our sincere condolences. Essell has been like a Father to us. We're blessed to have had him in our lives, and will cherish the wonderful memories of the years we've had. Thank you for sharing your father with us, he was truly one of a kind. Praying God grants you comfort and strength in the days, months, and years to come.

Al and Angie Brookins

To the Singleton family and friends. I send my heartfelt condolences and prayers to each and everyone. He was most definitely a new bern"og"! Always clean and dressed up and carried himself as such. Back in the day we talked about everything, and I'm stunned right now ☹️! Remember all the good times you shared and keep close to your heart always. R.i.p Mr Singleton. From Fred Simmons

To the Singleton family and friends. I send my heartfelt condolences and prayers to each and everyone. He was most definitely a new bern"og"! Always clean and dressed up and carried himself as such. Back in the day we talked about everything, and I'm stunned right now ☹️! Remember all the good times you shared and keep close to your heart always. R.i.p Mr Singleton. From Fred Simmons

I remember Mr. Essell from back when! I was a little girl but I remember him and my Daddy being together! He was a very nice man! He always told it like it was! He shared so many stories! Family you are in my thoughts and prayers! Christine Moore family of the late Artis Lee Moore Sr.

So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family at this difficult time. David Clouse & Sherri Schnyder

During this silence time, peace and graceful prayers, To our family, precious lord take thy in time of grieving and sorrow, take thee to a peaceful place to rest and yearn the power of the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit ... With Love , Ms. Shonny Glover, Alston Hickman,Roberson Family

To the family I'm so sorry for your loss. Mr. Essell was kind heart ,and good man. Always first to give you advice. He will be missed. Rest on friend. Janis Saunders....

Bright limo and bus service. You always been a great friend your life will touch many of people that knew you an came to love you rest well my friend ❤️

You will always be remember in the heart ❤️ of many that knew you. Rest well my friend

Mr. Essell was one of a kind. An original OG of New Bern. Always with a glowing smile, a kind word even a joke or two. A Distinguish Gentleman snazzy dresser with his souped out cars and bikes. Take your rest my friend. You will be missed. Continued prayers and condolences for the family.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Oscar's Mortuary, Inc. | New Bern, NC

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