Jack O'Neal Middleton

Jack O. Middleton, 93, of Westminster, Colorado, passed away on November 24, 2023, at his residence at Covenant Living retirement community. He was born to J. T. “Bill” Middleton and Rosa Beaird Middleton on September 7, 1930, in Lanett, AL. Jack received a BS in Textile Engineering from Auburn University in 1952, followed by two years in the US Air Force, including in South Korea, separating as a First Lieutenant.

He earned an MS in Textile Technology in 1956 from the Institute of Textile Technology in Charlottesville, VA, were he met his bride, Miriam Fitchett, a registered nurse originally from Toano, VA. Their family grew in the following years with the additions of a daughter, Robin, and a son, Scott.

Jack consistently demonstrated his commitment to his Christian faith by serving as a volunteer in numerous capacities in churches and Christian organizations in Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. In 2003, Jack and Miriam moved to Westminster, CO, to be near family and became residents of Covenant Living. Designing and fabricating metal sculptures were hallmarks of Jack’s retirement years, and his imaginative sculptures were shown in several Colorado galleries. With deep trust in God, he soldiered through the diagnosis and treatment of esophageal cancer in 2011. He was noted for his great sense of humor, unwavering integrity, and love of WWII history.

Jack was survived by his wife of 67 years, Miriam, of Westminster, CO, who passed away a little less than a year later on November 6, 2024. Jack is survived by his daughter Robin, also of Westminster, son Scott (Kathy) of Littleton, CO, three grandchildren -- John Middleton of Lakewood, CO, David (Tara Corbett) Middleton of Durham, NC, and Hannah (Scott) Hines of Sherman Oaks, CA -- and one great-granddaughter, Reese Hines. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his sisters, Sue Newton of Lanett, AL, and Ann Goodwin of Birmingham, AL.

The service for both Jack and his wife Miriam will be at James City Chapel Cemetery, Section E-South, 7501 Richmond Road in Norge at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 3.

In lieu of flowers, please consider an offering to Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church in Toano.