Jesse Walter Singleton of St. James, Missouri was born on February 28, 1962 in St. Louis, Missouri to James and Ola Singleton and passed away on October 18, 2025 at the age of 63 years.
His childhood years were spent in St. Louis and later Steelville Missouri.
After serving his country as a member of the United States Army he returned to Steelville where he was married to Cynthia Thompson.
He developed a passion for printing that led him to a 38 year long career with the Missouri University of Science and Technology print shop. He began his time with Missouri S&T as a press operator and rose through the ranks to ultimately retire as the Manager of Printing and Mail Services.
One of his proudest moments during his tenure was being recognized by the St. Pat’s Board as an Honorary Knight of St. Patrick.
He had considerable interest in local government which led him to run for and be elected to several terms as a member of the St. James City Council. He was also a long time member and president of the local ambulance board, standing member of the Saint James Planning and Zoning Commission, and dedicated time as a substitute teacher.
Jesse coached his son’s youth baseball teams for many years and always enjoyed bumping into former players around town who still called him coach.
He was a skilled craftsman who enjoyed hands-on carpentry and remodeling projects. He thoroughly enjoyed playing guitar.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ola Singleton; and siblings, Ollie “Lou” Singleton, Ina Viviano, Katherine “Kitty” Clark and Gloria Johnson.
Jesse is survived by his sons Nathan Singleton and wife Mindy of St. James, Missouri and Joshua Singleton of St. James, Missouri; grandchildren, Bryce, Blake, and Bailey; former wife, Cynthia Singleton; siblings, Joyce Gilpin, Willis (Heather) Singleton, Lee (Joe) Finch and Cheryl (Tom) Winter; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at James and Gahr Mortuary in St. James Missouri.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday October 24, 2025 at James and Gahr Mortuary in St. James Missouri with Pastor Don Carson officiating.
Arrangements under the direction of James and Gahr Mortuary in St. James Missouri.
