Gene Autry Singleton, Sr., age 88, of Atmore, AL, passed away on December 3, 2025, in Pensacola, FL.  Gene was born on August 8, 1937, to Groce Singleton and Vera Morgan Singleton in Brewton, AL.  Gene is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, of 34 years, LaBetty Hardy Drew Singleton, and two sons, Mark Anthony Singleton and Darryl Keith Singleton.

Gene is survived by his son, Gene Autry Singleton, Jr. of Mobile, AL, and his daughters, Janet (Timothy) McCraney of Headland, AL, and Janine (Charles) Walker of Barrineau Park, FL, and his stepchildren, Steve (Beth) Drew, Kelly (Jennifer) Drew, and Keith Drew. His brother, James "Pete" Singleton of Walnut Hill, FL; two special nieces, Anita Gwen Albritton and Marion Denise Storey; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A host of family and friends.

Gene was born in Brewton, AL, and was a 1956 graduate of Ernest Ward High School. As a child, he loved swimming in the local river and riding his bike his brother gave him.

He also worked at Vaughn's grocery store in Walnut Hill, FL, delivering groceries. He was in the National Guard. He went to work at Monsanto right out of high school and carpooled with Don Strickland. During his spare time, he enjoyed farming. He retired after 38 years of service. He enjoyed traveling with his late wife and had many adventures together. Gene's favorite author was Mark Twain. Kindness is the language that the deaf can hear, and the blind can see.

He enjoyed having coffee time with his friends at Escambia Drugs and at Buster's Restaurant.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery with Bro. Benny Stokes officiating.  Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, AL.

Special thanks to the Summit and Hannah Helton for taking such good care of daddy. He will miss his friends he made there.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.