Marvin L. "Mutt" Middleton

Marvin L. "Mutt" Middleton, 79, of Gap, passed away on Thursday May 26, 2016 at the Brandywine Hospital after a courageous two year battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Joyce E. Kuhns Middleton with whom he shared 51 years together. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Thomas G. and Ruth A. Black Middleton.

Marvin was an area resident all his life. He was employed for 25 years by Williams Pipeline as a shift operator.

He enjoyed playing golf, fishing and trips to Delaware Park.

He is survived, in addition to his wife, by one daughter Ruth Marie Middleton "Candy" of Coatesville, special nephew and namesake Marvin L. Middleton of Gap, two godsons; Daniel and Justin Newman both of New Holland, four siblings; David Middleton of Coatesville, Josephine Flamer of Coatesville, Florence Drawhorn of Latta, SC and Charlotte Griffin of New Holland and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by eight siblings; Rachel, Thomas, Calvin, Harry, Donald, Shirley, Willard and Joseph.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 11am from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, PA followed by interment at the Church of Christ Cemetery in Ercildoun. Viewing and visitation from 10 to 11am.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com