Allen M. Singer

Allen M. Singer, PhD, age 94, of Spartanburg, SC, beloved husband of Voula Karegeannes Singer for more than 62 years, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. 

Dr. Singer served his county in the US. Army, 101st Airborne. 

He attended George Washington University, D.C., where he earned his BA, MA, and PhD. In addition to majoring in Economics and Statistics, he lettered in Golf and Track & Field, and was proficient in various computer languages. 

His celebrated career spanned over 60 years with various accomplishments and many publications. Early on, he performed statistical analyses and computer modeling of radar and communications systems at the Illinois Institute of Technology Research Institute in Annapolis, MD. He performed studies of satellite communications systems at the Communications Satellite Corporation in Washington, DC.

In 1972, Dr. Singer began a long tenure at the National Academy of Sciences/Institute of Medicine in Washington, D.C., as the Staff Director for the committee on National Needs for Biomedical and Behavioral Research Personnel.

Later, he was VP for Research and Information Services at the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine

His research and writings have been published in the RAND Notes, the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, and the National Institutes of Health, to name just a few.

A sports enthusiast, Dr. Singer enjoyed playing tennis and golf, his last day on the golf course just weeks before his passing. At 94, he still laid it close to the green and gave handicaps to players decades younger than him. He was also an animal lover who supported the Humane Society and volunteered in homing stray dogs. 

Dr. Singer was adored by a vast circle of family and friends who knew him as an exceptionally kind and generous man. A man of great empathy, he was always there for others, offering support without question.

In addition to his wife, Voula whom he met on a blind date, he is survived by their two children, George Bernard Singer who resides in Long Beach, CA and Nicole Sari Singer who resides in Spartanburg. Also left to mourn his death is his beloved furbaby, Pawla T. Singer, his Doxiepoo companion for the last 7 years. A loving extended family of siblings, spouses, in laws and nieces and nephews will also miss Allen very much.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 17th, in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens where his daughter, son, and nephew will share memories with all who attend.

Instead of flowers, donations may be made to any no-kill animal shelter in his memory.