Phillip Carroll Singletary, 77, of Irwin County, Georgia, died Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Harmony Health and Rehab in Fitzgerald.
Graveside services will be held 11AM, Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the Irwinville Cemetery in Irwin County, Georgia, with the Rev. Ray Johnson and Rev. Scott Stringer officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6PM until 8 PM, at the funeral home in Ocilla.
Mr. Singletary was born February 15, 1949, in Ocilla, Georgia, to the late Carroll and Bettye Phillips Singletary. Mr. Singletary was a 1968 graduate of Irwin County Highschool, where he played football, baseball and basketball. He was a member of Arp Baptist Church. He loved going to auctions and watching sports. He also enjoyed country music, the Georgia Bulldogs, and Atlanta Braves. Mr. Singletary retired from the Irwin County School system, where he was a bus driver for many years. Mr. Singletary was also a lifetime farmer in Irwin County.
He is survived by his wife, Jane Singletary; two sons: Phillip Shae Singletary & Kelly, and Christopher Singletary; stepchildren: Michelle Ellison & Emmanuel, Christy Sadler, and Dorminey Boczar & Justin; a sister, Linda Stark; nieces and nephews: Stacy Mixon, and Cristi Bennett; grandchildren: Brodie Singletary, Hayden Singletary, Shelbi Singletary; 13 step grandchildren and 5 step great grandchildren.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Harmony Health and Rehab in Fitzgerald, and Bethany Hospice of Douglas, as well as his many caregivers.