Leonard E. Singletary, 90, of Florence, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026 peacefully with his family by his side.

Mr. Singletary was born in Charleston, SC a son of the late Clifford McKenry Singletary and Marie Beckroge Singletary. He was a graduate of College of Charleston and received his Masters at Western Carolina University. Leonard was a longtime teacher, coach, and administrator that spent most of his career in Marion. He was a member of Marion Presbyterian Church and a member of the Marion Rotary Club.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Clifford Singletary, Jr. and sisters, Cora Lee Sweat and Gloria Neilson.

Surviving are his loving wife of 65 years, Judy Brown Singletary; sons, Gene Singletary, Jeff Singletary (Wendy), Michael Singletary (Susan), and Bryan Singletary (Lynn); grandchildren, Lexi Singletary, Grace Singletary, Ryan Singletary, and Drew Singletary.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation, www.alzfdn.org.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 – 5:00 pm Sunday, October 18, 2026 at Calcutt-Dowling Funeral Home, 512 2nd Loop Road, Florence, SC 29505. A private graveside service will be held at Florence Memorial Gardens.