J. Hoyt Middleton, age 84, of Montgomery, Alabama, died peacefully on January 5, 2013. He was proceeded in death by wife Winnie Middleton. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at First United Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m. with visitation starting at 1:00 p.m. Survivors include sons Jimmie (Carolyn) Middleton, Andy (Lisa) Middleton, and Doug Middleton, daughter Ellen (Frank) Montgomery. 12 grandchildren (Matthew, Cathy, Jim, Laurie, Jake, Tracy, Kristel, Craig, Carly, Collin, Kurt and Keith). as well as numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the Karl Stegall Foundation, P.O. Box 241661, Montgomery, AL 36124-1661 or Amedisys Hospice Care, 8160 Decker Lane, Montgomery. Special thanks to all the Amedisys Hospice nurses and care givers Mary, Anita and Deloris. He was a long-time member of the Good Morning Kiwanis Club and the Auto Parts Association.