Background
Singleton, Edward Marion was born on October 9, 1922 in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. Son of Benjamin Franklin and Floride (Brakefield) Singleton.
Singleton, Edward Marion was born on October 9, 1922 in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. Son of Benjamin Franklin and Floride (Brakefield) Singleton.
Bachelor of Science, University South Carolina, 1949. Master of Education, University South Carolina, 1956. Doctor of Philosophy, University South Carolina, 1971.
Principal Conway (South Carolina) lligh School, 1958-1959, superintendent schools, 1960-1962. Vice president, chancellor Coastal Carolina College of the University South Carolina, Conway, from 1963, now chancellor emeritus, also trustee. Chairman advisory board Citizens and Southern National Bank, Conway.
Past member Horry County Technology Education Commission. Past chairman Horry County Tuberculosis Association. Board directors Pee Dee Area, Boy Scouts American, Ocean View Memorial Foundation, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Ex-officio member Coastal Educational Foundation, Inc., Horry County Higher Education Commission, Conway. 1st commissioner Big South Athletic Conference, 1983. Served with United States Army, 1944-1946.
Member Conway Chamber of Commerce (president 1968-1969) Clubs: Dunes Golf and Beach (Myrtle Beach). Quail Creek Golf (Conway, South Carolina). American Legion (past Commander, Distinguished Service award 1959).
Married Elizabeth Jane Parker, November 14, 1953 (divorced). Children: Francesca, Stephen, Kim.