Michael R. Middleton, 59

Michael R. Middleton, 59, of Hendersonville died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014, at Mission Hospital.

A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, he was a son of the late Joseph and Emma Middleton. He was also preceded in death by two sisters Nancy Ann Lewis and Linda Carolyn Evatt.

Surviving are his four children, Tina, Beth, Jessica and Michael Jr.; sisters Betty Jo Lafontaine and Janet Pearson; brothers Jerry, Ronnie and Dean Middleton; several grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014, at Brickton Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Dan Blackwell will officiate. At other times the family will be at the home of his niece, Sherry Black.

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Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.