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.