George W. Middleton

George W. Middleton, 63, of Loxahatchee, Fla., passed away in his home from cancer on Monday, Dec. 3, 2012. Born April 28, 1949, in Lake Worth, Fla., to George W. Middleton Sr. and Emily Inez Middleton. Married to Cathryn Beckemeyer on July 3, 1983, in West Palm Beach Fla., they have two children: One son, Dean Beckemeyer and one daughter, Candice Middleton-Stockwell.

George was a military veteran and worked for Miami Elevator 44 years, retiring December of 2011. Preceded in death by one brother, Jack Middleton of Crest Line, Ohio; and one sister, George Sue Brigman of Nevada, Mo. Still living are three brothers, Danny Middleton, Dennis Middleton, and Dale Middleton all of Metz, Mo.; his mother, Emily Inez Middleton of Metz, Mo.; one sister, Judy Heckadon of Nevada, Mo.; three grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Dec. 8, at 10:30 a.m., at Christ Fellowship South Chapel, located at 3521 Northlake Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.