Obituary of Ben Dick Singletary

Ben Dick Singletary of Hillsborough, NC passed away on November 14, 2022, at the age of 70 after a period of declining health. 

Mr. Singletary was born on January 4, 1952 in Durham to Naomi Singletary Cates and Boyd Singletary. He attended Orange County Schools and was employed at University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill as a painter until his retirement. Ben was a man of faith and was an active member of Fairview Baptist Church until his health began to decline.

Ben is survived by his wife, Sudie Wynn Singletary; his stepsons, Charles “Chip” Wynn and Will Straughan; his aunt, Laura Terrell Wagner; 2 nieces; a nephew; and several cousins. He is predeceased by his parents; his brother, Nemore Singletary; and first wife, Betty Jean Singletary. 

Pallbearers will be Ernest Terrell, Odie Terrell, William Turner, John Dickey III and Barry Cook.

Visitation will be held at 1 pm on Friday, November 18, 2022 at Walker’s Funeral Home, 204 N. Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC and the funeral will follow at 2 pm in Walker’s Chapel. Burial will follow at Hillsborough Town Cemetery. 

Walker’s Funeral Home in Hillsborough is assisting the family.