Harry E. "Butch" Middleton, Jr.
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Harry E. "Butch" Middleton Jr., 62, of Reading, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2012 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Joanne Davis Middleton since 1987.
Born in Coatesville, "Butch" was the son of the late Harry E. Middleton Sr. and Thelma States Middleton.
He was employed as a chef at the Red Lobster of Reading.
"Butch" was a member of the Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church of Atglen. He belonged to the Lancaster American Legion.
He is survived, in addition to his wife, by his three children: Christopher Firestine of Columbia, Joseph E. Middleton of Reading and Benjamin D. Middleton of Reading; his siblings, Serita Bell of Avondale, Viola Acosta of Atglen and William Middleton of East Petersburg.
The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 9th at 1 PM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg with the viewing from 11 AM until 1 PM. Interment will be held in the Mt. Zion A.M.E. Cemetery.
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Dear Butch, I am so sorry
Dear Butch, I am so sorry that we didn't spend as much time in our later years together as we did so well in our youth. Such is the speed of life. But if the accident will, perhaps we will meet again in paradise...forever. I Love You Always my Brother. Donald
To the family of Butch - I am
To the family of Butch - I am so sorry for your loss. Way to soon to lose a dear man and friend. May you find comfort and healing in God's word.
To Butch - I'm sure your coffee was waiting for you when you arrived in Heaven unlike having to ask "Where's my coffee?" Rest well my friend, you will be missed.
Denise Rickert
Butch
To a good neighbor. Your wisdom will be missed...David in Reading
To the Family
My deepest sympathy to Butch's wife and children, and the rest of the family.
Beloved Friend
To all who knew this wonderful man and beloved friend...we all know he was a funny, caring, empatheic, and a hardworking man among much more. I am so sorry he had to leave us so soon. I worked with Butch for many years as I was growing up and I have many fond memories of him. I will always cherish those memories and I know you all will as well. I will miss you Butchy!
Thank you so much for putting
Thank you so much for putting in words what I feel in my heart. He was truly a very special person.
To the family of Butch,
To the family of Butch,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Butch's passing. I worked with him at Stokesay Castle in the 1970's. Throughout the years we would run into each other. I was lucky enough to meet Butch's wife, Joanne and Butch at a West Reading sidewalk sale a while back. My sincere condolences to all the members of Butch's family.
With deepest sympathy,
Colleen Paulson
Rest in Peace
Butch will missed by all that knew this wonderful man. To the family i offer my sincere sympathy.Rest dear friend, gone to soon, never to be forgotten.
A truly gread friend
From making RCA television tubes, to truck driving, to auto repair, to being a chef, to repairing the roof of his garage, he could do it all, even motorcycles!
He liked to bowl, go to auto shows in Philadelphia, go to salvage yards for car parts, or have an occasional breakfast at a diner or smorgasbord for dinner.
He liked to call our home and say “hello, how are you”, or ask car questions, or discuss the economy. The planet was not too big for him to think about! He liked to know where you are and “what’s going on with you these days?” I enjoyed getting these calls, because, as you know, you were part of his life, too.
This jovial and engaging man will be greatly missed. His life continues now through his three sons.
Dearest Jo-ann, Ben & Joe We
Dearest Jo-ann, Ben & Joe
We are so intensely heartbroken and so sorry for your loss; our prayers go out to you ALL. Know that you have always been in our thoughts and prayers; and we now feverently pray that the angels just blanket you in comfort and peace. Butch was a really fantastic guy, a devoted husband, and a most caring father - the memories the the boys have of him will always be treasured; know that he will be so sadly missed.
Blessings to you ALL -
Love Always,
Tammy, Monica, Elijah, Zachariah, Shirliangel & Jackie-Rose
- The Greene Family -
To the Middleton family,you
To the Middleton family,you have my deepest sympathy and may God comfort you and give you peace in your loss.May you R.I.P. Butch.
To ben, joe and joanne
I didn't know him personally but he seemed to be a great man. You have my sympathy and condolences. In this time of sorrow I wish you well and hope that you get through this okay.
you guys are in my heat