Memorial and graveside services for Paul Edwin Shingler Jr., 68, formerly of Bainbridge and Donalsonville, Ga., will be held at a later date.

Born March 14, 1942, in Bainbridge, Mr. Shingler died on Friday, June 18, 2010, in Columbia, S.C.

He was a graduate of Seminole County High School, where he was a Star Student, and an alumnus of the University of Georgia. From 1966-1985, he was Dealer Principle-President of Shingler Motors Inc., a General Motors dealership, where customers came from all over to buy vehicles from “Crazy Ed.”

From 1985 until his death, he was an independent estate, financial and insurance practitioner. He was an Ordained Deacon and Elder (PCUSA); past president of the Bainbridge Rotary Club; president of the Committee 100 for Industry; president and board chairman of the American Cancer Society; Zone, Region & National Dealer Council, Pontiac Motor Division; and Zone Dealer Council, GMC Truck Division.

An Eagle Scout, he was a strong advocate of scouting, an activity in which he actively participated for 38 years through the Suwanee River and Atlanta councils. A loyal follower and fan of the Georgia Bulldogs, he was president and co-founder of the Deep South Georgia Bulldog Club. A licensed pilot, he loved flying and knew all airplanes by make and model.

Survivors include his wife, Peggy Herring Shingler; a daughter, Mary Margaret Hyatt of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; a son, Paul Edwin Shingler III, of Atlanta, Ga.; a sister, Susan Shingler of Lawrenceville, Ga.; his brothers, Harris Martin and Leon Theodore Shingler, both of Donalsonville; his mother-in-law, Myrle Jordan Herring and the entire Herring family of Bainbridge; two grandsons and many beloved nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Dunbar Funeral Home in Columbia, S.C., was in charge of arrangements.