On June 12, 2025, Tonny Brent Singleton of Petersburg, Virginia, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  He was born on February 19, 1958, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to the late Rose L. Sadberry and brent Shelby.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Rose Lee Sadberry; grandparents, Martha and Ellis Singleton; sister, Patricia Sadberry; and his brother, Larry Sadberry.

Tonny accepted Christ at an early age. After leaving Vicksburg, Mississippi, he relocated to Chicago, Illinois, for many years and attended Tildon High School.  He returned to Mississippi and then to Petersburg, Virginia, where he remained until his health began to decline.  Although he faced many, many challenges throughout his life, he always stated, "God Got Me!"

He joined Union Branch Baptist Church, Prince George, Virginia, by way of Christian Experience with the Reverend Dr. Andrew J. White, Sr, Pastor Emeritus. He enjoyed also going every Sunday with his brother Sam to New Christian Ministry, Richmond, Virginia.

Tonny leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Mrs. Tukita Singleton; three children, Jasmine Nashay Singleton, Jason Nashawn Singleton Canaday, and Tonniyanna Canady; daughter, Erica Cabbins; two grandchildren, Antoniah Green and Antonio Green, Jr.; four sisters, Pazetta Saunders  (Garland) of North Dinwiddie, Virginia, Mary Patrick (Earl) of Petersburg, Virginia, Malissa Scott of Chicago, Illinois, and Ruby Mitchell (Peryear) of Vicksburg, Mississippi; adopted sister, Jean Brown of Petersburg, Virginia; three brothers, Reverend Harry Singleton (Beverly), David Sadberry, Jr. of Chicago, Illinois, and Samuel Sadberry of Petersburg, Virginia; and a host nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, friends and church family.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, June 28, 2025, in the Chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Harry Singleton, eulogist.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.