Joseph "Joby" Singer, 78 of Cropsey passed away at 6:00pm Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Pontiac.

Visitation will be 1:00 to 4:00 pm, Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. Cremation will take place at the conclusion of visitation. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be directed to American Cancer Society.

"Joby" was born August 17, 1937 in Clinton, IL; the son of Joseph Allen and Rebecca (Moore) Singer. He married Margie Marie Underwood on December 4, 1954 in Clinton, IL. She passed away September 15, 2014.

Survivors include his children, Lester (Lizzie) Singer of Whitehouse, TN; Janice (Gary) Eble of Tiskilwa, IL; Ed (Chrissy) Singer of Pontiac, IL; John (Jessi Earhart) Singer of Whitehouse, TN; Kelli Reynolds of Bloomington, IL; Jennifer Wyant of Pontiac, IL; 20 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

"Joby" loved music; traditional country and bluegrass were his favorite. He was instrumental in passing on his love of music to numerous people; creating a living legacy.