J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Middleton, James A.

Monday, December 18, 2006

James Allen “Jim-Bob” Middleton , 55, of Prince George died, Monday, December 18, 2006 at his residence. He was born in Victor, West Virginia and had been a resident of this area for many years. Mr. Middleton was a feedwater operator for Smurfit-Stone Container Corp, for 34 years, a former member of the James River Black Powder Club, and was an avid bowler with a perfect score of 300 which was bowled in 2004. Mr. Middleton was preceded in death by his parents, John Everett and Lucille Tomlinson Middleton. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Burnett Middleton, two daughters, Lori Gagliardi and husband Tony of Chesapeake, Karen Watkins and husband Warner of Sandston , a granddaughter, Ariana Gagliardi of Chesapeake , three sisters, Tish Stephens of Sophia, WV, Rose Browing and husband Tim of Victor, WV., Lilly Legg and husband Paul of Victor, WV., five brothers, John Middleton and wife Linda of Victor, WV., Ralph Middleton and wife Debra of Victor, WV.,Gary Middleton and wife Judy of Anstead, WV., Thomas Middleton and wife Angie Homosossa, Fl., and Bill Middleton and wife Carrie of Elkhart, IN., and his father figure, Uncle Pete Tomlinson of Charleston, WV. who shared his love of hunting, fishing and playing cards. The family will receive friends Friday, December 22, 2006 from7-9PM in the Hopewell Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A funeral service will be held Saturday, December 23, 2006 at 10AM in the funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Dr. James Maggard, pastor of Broadway Church, officiating. Interment will be in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com

Debbie and girls,
I was so sorry to hear about Jim, and sorry I was unable to come to the funeral. My heart goes out to you and the family. I have good memorys of Jim, and remember how kind he was and just a very nice person.
My prayers are with you all.
Love to you all,
Linda

Posted by: Linda "Pyle" Smith at December 28, 2006 12:30 PM

Debbie, Lori, Karen and families,
I am so sorry about Jim's death. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I hope that you will find peace and comfort in the days ahead.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Randi Keesee (formerly Gunn)

Posted by: Randi Keesee at December 24, 2006 11:20 PM

Debbie, Lori, Karen and family,

Please know that our thoughts and prayers will continue to stay with you through the days that follow. Please keep us in mind should you need anything at all.

We love you all.

Patty, Tommy, Andrew & Alicia

Posted by: Patty Sulc at December 22, 2006 09:16 PM

Debby and Family,
A Father, Husband and my Uncle I will miss you very much. I will miss days of when I was a kid and going fishing with you.
Love Norm Stephens

Posted by: Norman Stephens at December 22, 2006 12:44 PM

My Thoughts and Prayers are with each and everyone of you through this very difficult time. Here is something I wanted to share with you:

Don't Grieve For Me

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free.
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard His call, I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or pray.
Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found that peace at the beginning of new day.
If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy.
Perhaps my time has seemed all too brief, don't lenghten it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts, and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me Free.

May God Bless and Comfort You!

My Love Always,
Kathy

Posted by: Kathy Wilcox at December 21, 2006 07:09 PM