Walter Dean Middlebrooks

Sadly, for those that loved him, on the morning of Oct. 31, 2026 W. Dean Middlebrooks passed away. Dean was born in Macon Georgia to Bertha Dean and Charles Middlebrooks on Nov. 14, 1944. He grew up in Ft. Lauderdale with his mom, two brothers and two sisters. In the mid 60's he got into the Lauderdale nightlife by tending bar at the "infamous" Porky's and at the Country Music Cabaret. In the late 70's he became an owner of the wildly popular Brickyard night club. After that he had a successful career working for his long time friend, Crockett Herd, at BFS in Hollywood. Dean is survived by his daughter, Deanna Middlebrooks Cordea, her husband Steve and their children Cassadi and Zach and his great granddaughter Kinsleigh. Dean was predeceased by his son Ronald Dean Middlebrooks and is survived by Ronnie's children Ronnie Dean, Haleigh, Sebastian and four great granddaughters Devin, Rae, Remi and Ryan. Dean is also survived by his brother Chester "Butch" Bolton, his wife Diane and his three daughters and their families, by his long time "sweetheart" Joan Dinna and her family, his amazing friend Paula Sessanna, by his special niece Wendi and by so many beloved friends. Dean was also predeceased by his mother, his older brother Ronnie "Georgia boy" Middlebrooks, his two sisters Frankie Middlebrooks Leeper and Rosemarie Bolton Ruwell. After his one last "cocktail" a week earlier, after a life of working hard may he now rest in eternal peace.

Family and friends are invited to gather for a celebration of Dean's life on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 2 – 4pm at the Leisureville Clubhouse located at 2921 West Golf Blvd. Pompano Beach, FL 33064.