Sam Singer

October 29, 1928 - January 15, 2022

Sam Sumner Singer October 29, 1928 – January 15, 2022 Columbus, Georgia – Mr.Sam Sumner Singer, age 93 of Columbus, GA passed from this life into the arms of his Creator at his residence, Spring Harbor at Green Island on Saturday January 15, 2022. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Sam was born in Plains, GA to the late Julian Hightower Singer and Lucile Sumner Singer on October 29, 1928. He spent most of his life in his beloved Lumpkin, GA where he worked as an entrepreneur for 72 years before his retirement in 2021.

He married his life-long sweetheart, Ann Jennings Singer on June 23, 1951 in Americus, GA.

Sam attended Lumpkin Elementary School and graduated from Webb School in Bell Buckle, TN in 1946. He was attending Georgia Tech when the death of his father in 1949 required that he return to Lumpkin to manage the family business.

At age 21 Sam was elected to serve the people of Lumpkin as a city councilman and at 23 he was elected mayor. In 1954 he was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives where he served the citizens of Stewart County for 5 terms.

He was president of The Singer Company, Lumpkin, GA. As a lifelong entrepreneur, Sam was interested in real estate development, home building, farming, and peanut processing.

An early supporter of tourism in Stewart County, Sam was instrumental in the State of Georgia’s decision to purchase Providence Canyons and along with his mother and sister, gave the land to establish Historic Westville in Lumpkin. He served on Westville’s Board of Directors for 54 years.

Sam was known as a great story teller. He developed many friendships over his long life. Sam loved his family, honoring the memory of his ancestors who came before and by standing in the gap to protect and support his wife and children.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Ann Jennings Singer, and children Sam Singer, Jr. (Jaime) of Phenix City, AL and Susan Singer Patterson (Brooks) of Atlanta, GA, 4 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Julianne Singer Hancock(Reg, deceased) and brother-in-law Theron Jennings (Sherry) as well as many nieces and nephews.

Sadly, due to COVID concerns, a public celebration of his life cannot be held. A private service will be held at Lumpkin United Methodist Church with Reverend Dan Smith officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Lumpkin United Methodist Church, PO Box 188, Lumpkin, GA 31815.

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I was so sorry to hear of Sam Singer's passing today as I was a long-time friend of his son Sam at Westminster and the University of Georgia. I remember many a fun time at the Pond House fishing and hunting the peanut field deer. Mr. and Mrs. Singer were so gracious to us and he will be sorely missed. My families prayers are with the Singer family at this time.

My sympathy to Sam's family. Thinking of all of you and praying for your comfort and strength in the days ahead. Dot Singer

We were so blessed to have met Sam Singer through his daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Brooks Patterson, our neighbors. He was a man respected and loved by many and we got to hear some of his stories told by him accompanied by his kind smile. His special relationship with his grandson, Jennings Patterson, was so endearing and showed how he loved his entire family well. This is a legacy he will leave for all his family to follow in their lives.

The Singer family helped to make my family's 6 year stay in Lumpkin (1966-1972). some of the best years of our life. From helping to finish off many cases of "Goldwater" soft drinks, long hours drying peanuts, and helping to tear down the old parsonage to clear way for the Sunday School rooms, it was a very pleasant experience. I am thinking of all of you.
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My prayers go out to this wonderful family. I first met Sam thru my father many years ago. I was privileged to know him. He was truely a very special person and he was good to me.

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Mr. Singer was a special friend to my dad, Billy Horne, who recently died at age 93 also. I'm sorry to hear about his death, a loss to all of us.

I had the pleasure of knowing Sam since the late 60’s and never have I known a finer gentleman. He was always a wise counsel to all that knew him, and a real entrepreneur who genuinely thought outside the box, a mover and shaker in the many endeavors that he undertook. He was a friend to many and all that knew him will miss his jovial nature and his constant smile. I can see him driving his Suburban with the license tag ”Peanut” through Heavens Pearly Gates. God Bless his family, my thoughts and prayers for you at this time.

Deepest sympathy and prayers for the family. Mr Singer will be missed by many.

I was saddened to hear of Mr. Sams passing. I first met him in the 70’s while working with attorney Charles Woodham in Abbeville, Alabama. I typed deeds and mortgages for Mr. Sam on the Riverview property. He took me on my first airplane ride which I will never forget mainly because he threw a huge manual in my lap and said “this is in case I have a heart attack” . He chuckled but not me— I told him we would both just die. I’ve never forgot that ride and I never forgot about Mr. Sam. May God be with the family and I pray He gives you all peace and comfort in the days ahead.

Sorrowful for your loss… Earth has no sorrows that Heaven cannot heal.

I remember Mr. Sam and Miss Ann's support of Lumpkin Meth. Ch. and my father, Earl Duke, when he was pastor there 1957-62. Mr. Sam made his contributions in so many ways, including taking an interest in this preacher's kid! (For a while I thought God had called me to be an architect. I drew a design for the pond house; I understand he adopted some of it.) I recall a good conversation with him at Homecoming some years ago, after I became a pastor (now retired). May all your good memories keep alive the promise of 1 Co. 13: "Love never ends." -- Jimmy Duke

So sorry for your loss. Sending you and your family prayers.

We will always cherish our many memories of Mr Sam. All the conversations, the many deeds he filed and always being amazed at his excellent memory. What a great life he lead and the love and admiration he showed for Ms. Ann and his family were guide evident. He will be missed but never forgotten.

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We are so sorry for your loss. Sending you all so much love. He was so amazing. Brittany and Stanley

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