Mr. Vernon Middleton age 70 of Olive Hill, Kentucky passed away Monday February 28, 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
He was born Sunday, March 4, 1951 in Carter County, Kentucky, the seventh son to the late Samuel Ballard Middleton and Gracie Mae Burton Middleton.
Vernon retired from American Steel Foundry in Alliance, Ohio. He came back home to Kentucky to do his dream job, farming. Vernon loved hunting, fishing, traveling, in which he drove through and enjoyed 48 states with his family, singing George Jones and actually sounded like him. He brought much joy to the community as Santa Claus. Vernon loved camping trips and most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and the pride and joy of his life, his children.
In addition to his parents, Vernon is preceded in death by five brothers, Earcil Middleton, Paul Middleton and three infant brothers; two sisters, Deloris Davis and one infant sister.
Vernon is survived by his wife, the love of his life of 49 ½ years, Bonnie McGlone Middleton of Olive Hill, Kentucky; one son, Samuel Dwey Middleton of Olive Hill, Kentucky; one daughter, Vanessa Middleton of Olive Hill, Kentucky; two brothers, Rufus Middleton of Olive Hill, Kentucky and Argus (Maxine) Middleton of Mansfield, Ohio; two sisters, Lorene (Willard) Thomas of Homeworth, Ohio and Pauline Witherspoon of Alliance, Ohio, along with a host of other family members and friends who will sadly mourn his passing.
Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, March 4th, 2022 at Globe Funeral Chapel, 17277 West Highway, US-60, Olive Hill, KY 41164 with Brother Jack Vernatter and Brother Bobby Day Officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunnyside Cemetery in Olive Hill, Kentucky.
Friends may visit after 11 a.m. Friday, March 4th, 2022 at Globe Funeral Chapel, 17277 West Highway, US-60, Olive Hill, KY 41164.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
