What a privilege to know Bill who gave a smile to everyone who met him.  Going to Lake Orion High school Jr Prom and having to get to home in time to milk the cows in our prom clothes was special.  Bill kidding me that he was going to weigh me before I started picking strawberries and again when I finished and charge me for the difference!  Bill will always be one of those folks we can never forget.  Barb, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barb Garlick Harrison

Barb and family, we were so shocked and sad to here about Bill. He will be missed and we will never forget the way Bill and you made Keary Jr. part of your family with Marv and Nick, from sandbox thru college. And friendship is forever. The Keary Sims Sr family will keep the Middletons in our thoughts forever. Keary Sr and Jan Sims

Barbara,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear husband.  I will continue my prayers for you and your family to bring you comfort and peace.  May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

What a sad day!  Barb, how many times did I travel Hurd Road to babysit Nick and Marv during strawberry season?  Bill was such a good man...kind, loving, funny.  I am so sorry for your loss.

Barb and family, 
So sorry to hear of Bill's passing! What a great man!!! My "first" job was the Middleton Strawberry patch! Of course watching Nick and Marvin as babies!! Praying for all of you!
God Bless, 
Kari Spears O'Brien

Truly sorry to read of the passing of my friend Bill.Our best thoughts are with Barb and her family. May God wrap his arms around Bill and thank him for all he did in life. Rest in peace my friend and classmate. It was a pleasure knowing you.

My deepest sympathy and condolences regarding Bill's passing. May all the wonderful memories of him one day replace the sadness you feel today.

Our hearts are heavy but our memories of your dear husband, Barb, bring a smile to our faces.  He was a man of the earth, hard worker, dedicated and fun loving friend.  Eric says every time he puts his suspenders on he will think of Bill.  Our love to you & your family.  We will keep you in our prayers and be with you to celebrate his life.  Rest in Peace Billy.

Bill was loved by EVERYONE. He certainly left a mark in this world - and it is a much better place because of him.  He was always so happy - a joy to be around.  He had a way of brightening everyone's day!  Rest in peace, dear Bill.  We offer our prayers and condolences to the family.

We will miss Bill's laugh and smile, but we take comfort in knowing God has called a great man to give Him a hand with heaven's farms.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Bill's family.

My first memories of my new brother in law Bill were at the dairy farm at Hurd Rd. Being a suburban kid from an auto family, I knew absolutely nothing about cows or the world of farming. He taught us all about it with his every present sense of humor. He was so full of life - jumped in feet first to everything he did. And he clearly loved my dear sister, Barb, so he was great in my book! Hope you are resting in peace and not trying to plant strawberries! With love and a heavy heart-

How can we express the wonderful growing up we had with Bill!  from the time we moved from the city to the country bill was one of the friends that made Eaton school and 4H so much fun.  We can see that smiling face while throwing the straw on those hayrides! We will miss you love Susie and penny "Christopher"

It is indeed sad to learn of Bill's passing. As long ago 4-H buddies, it was always a anticipated pleasure to be in Bill's company. Positive, fun-loving, hard working, productive and intellegent were a difficult to beat combination. As a valued member of a great family he obviously leaves many memories and legacies. He will indeed be remembered and only fondly!  Walter Cdnohufsky

Oh this made me so very sad.  A girl could not ask for a better first boss, or a better first job.  I loved my summers...10 of them, with the berries, and the tractors, and the bushel boxes, but most importantly, with the MIddletons.  
Please know I am sending you peace and love and some moments of ease during this very sad and unexpected season.  
Love always,
Jennifer Ochoa

I was so saddened to hear of Mr. Middletons passing....I was a fortunate girl that spent many wonderful summers and fall seasons working for the Middletons...I was blessed working for great people and a wonderful first time job. Mr. Middleton was a great, kind and caring man...may he rest in peace.

Bard and Family,
As you already know Bill was such an amazing man and I had the privledge to work driving school bus with him and work for him in the strawberry field.  I was so saddened to hear of his passing.  My family was forever touched by "Mr.Bill" and were so blessed to have known him.  Our love and prayers to you and your family during this time.

We will miss having Bill sit behind us in church each Sunday! We will be keeping all of you in our prayers! Bill was a great man!
Dan and Shareen DiGasbarro

Thinking of you, Barbara and the family. Remembering Bill fondly and our fun, hectic, tiring, crazy days at the Berry Farm. Loved every moment. Be well and know he is at peace. with hugs - Janie

Barb and Family,
Phil will miss his friend of many years from 4H and Oakland County Farm Bureau going back to the 1950's.  His life will celebrated with many fond memories.  Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.  We will all hold special memories of Bill and his stories.  Phil Elkow and LaRea
Temporarily from Ruskin, FL

Barb, so sorry to hear of Bill's passing.    The farming community lost a huge voice with his passing.  He will be missed by us all.

Dear Barb and family..Wonderful friend at our church and did so much for our youth. Our hearts go out to you all at this time and in the days ahead. Will be celebrating a life well lived.
Peace to you all, Rick and Patty Kalso

Dear Barb,
Sorry to hear about your husband's passing.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dearest Barb and Family - We have just heard about Bill's passing and want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.  We are in Florida and unable to attend the funeral...but will be holding you close to our hearts.  God bless you.

Jeri & Bill

We're sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a great friend for many years and in 4-H and high school. He will be missed.

Frank Lessiter

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William Keith Middleton

1 November, 1939 – 27 February, 2015

Grissom Funeral Home and Crematory

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