James D. Middleton 88, of Mt. Airy, MD 1915 - 2003

James D. Middleton, age 88, of Mt. Airy, died Friday April 4, 2003 at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Mt. Airy.

He was born January 4, 1915 in Tuckasegee, North Carolina the son of the late James Middleton and the late Arlecia Shook Middleton.

He was a retired welder for Alpha, Portland Cement Company.  He was Baptist by faith.

Surviving is his wife of 64 years, Columbine Tritt Middleton; three daughters; Velma Jackson and husband Wade of San Mateo, Florida, Carol Cornett and husband James of Westminster, S.C., and Alma K. Weamer and husband Tim of Bishopville, MD., two sons; David L. Middleton and wife Barbara of Mt. Airy and Douglas W. Middleton and wife Frances of Westminster.

Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; and one brother and sister in law Alvin and Mae Middleton of Tuckasegee, North Carolina. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by an infant daughter Melba Morine Middleton and two brothers and five sisters.

Funeral Service will be held Wed. April 9, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. at Moody Funeral Home, 714 W. Main Street, Sylva, NC 28779 with the Rev. Eugene Crawford officiating.

Interment will be in the Middleton Cemetery, Tuckasegee, NC.

Friends may call at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home, 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield, (Beside South Carroll High School) on Sunday from 7-9 PM and at the Moody Funeral Home on Tuesday from 7-9 PM. 

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to your favorite charity of choice.

Arrangements made by: Burrier-Queen Funeral Directors, P.A., Winfield, MD www.burrier-queen.com

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