Singleton, Horace P. 12/20/1916 9/28/1942 Born:Texas S/Sgt.- Soldier - KIA WWII Father: John T. SINGLETON Born: Mississippi Mother: Ruby Lee CLARSTON Born: Mississippi Religion: Methodist Survivors: Parents, Mr. and Mrs. John T. Singleton Graduate of Slaton High School. Source: Adams Funeral Home Transcribed by Bettye OdomFinal Respects Paid World War Victim Sunday
Final military honors were paid Sunday to a fallen victim of World War II S/Sgt. Horace P. Singleton, son of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Singleton of Cone. Sgt. Singleton was killed in an airplane crash in Guatamala Sept. 28, 1942, and his body was returned here for burial, arriving Saturday morning in Lubbock.
Sgt. Singleton was the radio operator on a Flying Fortress which crashed into the side of a hill in Guatamala, killing 12 of the crew members and seriously injuring another. He was a member of the American Aeronautic Association.
In a letter to his mother from Capt. George H. Blas�, Sgt. Singleton's commanding officer, he was highly praised. "It is impossible for me to adequately express my deep personal sorrow over this most unfortunate accident." Capt. Blas� wrote. "I knew your son for many months and in every way he was a fine soldier with the respect and confidence of every man in the squadron."
The graveside services conducted by J. M. Brooks Post of the American Legion, were preceded by service at the Crosbyton Methodist church, with Rev. J. T. Howell conducting the ceremony. He was assistd by Rev. O. A. Garden of Lubbock, Rev. F. M. Wiley of Spade and Rev. Elmer Crabtree of Crosybton.
A military escort, which met the body in Lubbock, was composed of Campdon Lawson, Rollin Artley, Elbert Morgan, Bill Parker, Charles Freeman, J. C. Smith, Jr. and Galen Whitchurch.
Taking part in the services were: Rev. J. T. Howell of Lubbock, Chaplain. Pall bearers: J. C. Smith Jr., Galen Whitchurch, Jack Davis, Joe Jackson, Sam Martin and Charles Freeman. Color Guard: Bobby Littlefield, Keith Brashear and D. T. Hodges, Jr. Firing Squad: A. L. Winegar, Clayton Cloud, Lonnie Ellison, Lewis Benton, J. W. Carter, Gerald Edler, I. B. Hinkle and Malvin Harkins.
Dr. Bill Romane was the officer in charge.
The Crosbyton review, Friday, May 21, 1948
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