TO THE CHAPTER INVISIBLE
officer, and as a radio DJ.
Incorporated. Singleton’s alma mater, Shaw University, bestowed an honorary doctorate to him which only served to recognize in title the mantle that Rev. Dr. I. B. Singleton sustained with pas- sion and compassion every day of his fruitful life.
Veterans of America and a founding member of the National Association of Military Retirees, Petersburg, VA. He loved God and was a dedicated follower of Jesus Christ. He was a long stand- ing servant, usher and member of the Memorial Chapel, Fort Lee, VA. He also volunteered and was a dedicated member of the Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base Chapel in Montgomery, AL Brother Paul L. Singleton is preceded in death by his parents, son Paul Singleton, Jr., and grandson, Grant Singleton. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 65 years, Annie Greene Singleton; daugh- ters, Denise Mills and Dr. Tamara (Tony) Broadnax; sons, Mark Singleton, Colonel (Retired) Terence (Sandra) Singleton and Major (Retired) Keith (Lisa) Singleton; ten grandchildren, Sean McCauley, Paul Singleton III, Terence Singleton II, Paige (David) Lopez, Tony Broadnax, Jr., Kelly (Cooper) Clarke, Tori (Donald, Jr.) Brad- ford, Clark Singleton, Morgan Singleton and Noah Singleton; two great grandchil- dren, Angelina Shaw and Eli McCauley; two sisters, Charlie Mae Brock and Ruby (Henry, Sr.) Williams and many other nephews, nieces, family members and friends.
In 1957, he married Carole Elizabeth, and they had two children, Cheryl Yvette and Darryl Marc. Soon after Darryl was born, Singleton completed a master’s degree in communications from Howard University, the institu- tion with which his entire family would come to have strong ties; his children as students and his wife as a professor for thirty years. During this time, he continued to be heard on radio station WOL and WOOK. He also hosted a television show on WOOK’s television affiliate, Channel 14. There, he was a contemporary of personalities such as Petey Green. Eventually, Singleton took a position as a public relations officer and speech writer for the first mayor of Washington DC, Walter Washington. It was while working in this capacity that he wit- nessed in 1977 the clandestine takeover of the District Building by armed assail- ants. Ultimately, he retired from DC government and took a position at How- ard University, working at WHUR and WHMM in various public relations- related posts. At this time, while all four family members spent their days at Howard University, he finally responded to the call to ministry. He enrolled in and completed the master’s program in the Howard University School of Divin- ity, and in 1989, he was ordained as a Baptist minister. Throughout his earthly life of service, Reverend Singleton never failed to inspire each soul blessed to find them- selves in his presence. He has continu- ally given back to those entities that nurtured and propelled him, serving in local, regional, and national offices in is fraternity, the alumni association of his alma mater and in ministerial organiza- tions. For the fraternity, Brother Singleton served as polemarch of his local chap- ter, Silver Spring (MD) Alumni Chap- ter, as the Eastern Province Chaplain and Historian/Reporter, and as the National Chaplain for Kappa Alpha Psi,
Paul L.. Singleton, Sr. 1931–2019 Father, U.S. Army
Master Sergeant (Retired) Paul Lee Singleton, Sr. entered the Chapter Invis- ible on Sunday, January 27,
2019 at the age of 87. He was born on October 8, 1931 in Greenville, AL to the late Lizzie Godfrey Mat- thews. After receiving his education in Greenville/Butler County, AL, Singleton enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1950 and served 30 years including assignments at Fort Benning, GA; Fort Ord, CA; Fort Devens, MA, and Fort Lee, VA. He also served in multiple tours to Germany, Korea and the Vietnam War. He received the honors of the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal, several Army Commendation Medals and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm. Upon the end of his service in the U.S. Army, Singleton continued to work for the federal government as a Depart- ment of the Army Civilian for over 15 years at Fort Lee, VA. He also received his associates and bachelor’s degrees in Liberal Arts from Saint Leo’s University. He was a 1987 initiate of the Fort Lee (NJ) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi® and was a Life Member of the Fraternity. He was also former Post Commander of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, Chapter #47, Peters- burg, VA; a member of the American Legion Association, Post 2 Department of Virginia; a life member of Vietnam In 1980, he retired from the Army as a Master Sergeant.
Grant St. Julian, Jr. 1931–2019 Scientist, Musician, U.S. Army
Scientist, musi- cian, author, lecturer, civil rights advocate, husband and father, Grant St. Julian, Jr. (Gam- ma Lambda 1949) entered the Chap-
ter Invisible on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the age of 88. St. Julian was born on February 13, 1931, in Beaumont, TX to Grant Sr. and Leah (Hebert) St. Julian. He began playing trumpet at a young age and participated in junior high and high school bands.
He earned a four-year music scholar- ship from Samuel Huston College (now
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