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The Singletons Produce Family Members Who Make Historic Impact In Their Community
“Benjamin James Singleton, Sr. is being considered In The Memorial Intersection Proposal, Dorchester County, SC”
Honoring, Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950), the "Father of Black History, Negro History Week and Black History Month.” Benjamin James Singleton, Sr. (1943-2017), a retired administrator with the Dorchester County Sheriff's Department, South Carolina, was an everyday best friend, a comedian, steadfast and consummate businessman, an adviser and entrepreneur: Knightsville Cleaners, the “Many Faces” social club owner, a real estate investor, Ben and Helen Brown Singleton (B&H) Banquet Hall co-owners. “Ben” was also a community activist, who successfully completed 45 years of public service in law enforcement.
In South Carolina, he was a member of the Palmetto State Law Enforcement Officers Association (PSLEOA) and severed as its President 1987-1989. One incredible moment in his career happened the day USA President George H. W. Bush 41 visited the Dorchester County Sheriff's Department after Hurricane “Hugo” in 1989.
Respectfully, accolades of merit, Benjamin James Singleton, Sr., was the Former Chief of Police of Ridgeville, South Carolina, which was the birth place of his father, Clement Addison Singleton, Sr. (1913-2001). Also, Ben was a father, family leader and chief advocate for the “Clement Addison Singleton, Sr. Highway Dedication 2003-2004.”
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| Clement A. Singleton |
Historically, his father, Clement A. Singleton, Sr., as a child, only attended grade school for 4 years and a day (fourth grade education and night school), was a local farmer who worked 29 years, 6 months and 27 days for the US Army Ordnance Depot, Charleston Naval Shipyard, and Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina. Thus, Clement A. Singleton, Sr. lived as an extraordinary son and a very talented man; a beloved brother, father, husband, confidant, lifetime community and church leader; Lay Speaker, Hymn Choir singer and a South Carolina Legendary “Low Country” vocalist, and member of Canaan United Methodist Church (CUMC), Ridgeville, SC.
In 1982, shortly after the untimely passing of his oldest daughter, Thelma Singleton Evans (1934-1982), Lay Speaker Clement A. Singleton, Sr.’s Sunday sermon and “old time gospel songs,” were recorded: Hymn, “Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior,” was performed by Isreal T. Singleton and CUMC musically-assisted worship service congregation. The song “Prayer Changes Things,” and Acapella Congregational Songs were sung at Red Bank United Methodist Church, Cottageville, SC, where Clement A. Singleton sung three songs: “I Saw The Light” and “Sign Me Up” along with “How Far Am I From Canaan?” RE: Canaan United Methodist Church Choir, Original Historical Hymns and Congregational Church Songs: CD, 1982 & 2019 (Photo: Singleton Family Archives), transferred by John Glassburner of Creswell, Oregon and first recorded by Isreal T. Singleton, Cottageville & Ridgeville, SC, 1982.
