George William Singleton served in the U.S. Navy.
Customs Patrolman George Singleton was accidentally shot and killed by a Franklin County, Georgia, sheriff's deputy as members of a task force stopped a motor-home that was loaded with over one ton of marijuana. He and a Clayton County sheriff's deputy pulled in front of the motor-home on I-85, near Route 17, and exited their car. During the stop other deputies opened fire, accidentally striking Patrolman Singleton and a Clayton County deputy. Patrolman Singleton was transported to a hospital in Atlanta where he succumbed to his injuries. Several subjects were arrested at the scene, but none of them possessed firearms. They were charged in connection with the smuggling operation. Patrolman Singleton was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the United States Customs Service for five years.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Customs Patrolman Singleton gave the United States Department of the Treasury 5 years.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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