Born July 28, 1941 in Dallas, Texas, to Margaret Dailey Middleton and Arthur John Middleton. Died April 2, 2021 after a valiant battle with throat cancer.
Survived by wife Jane Ann Cooper Middleton, daughter Jamie Middleton Washington and son-in-law George Washington of Alexandra, Virginia, two granddaughters Quinn Bailey Washington and Shay Elise Washington, brothers Clark Middleton and wife Madeleine, Paul Middleton, Steve Middleton, and sister Peggy “Bunny” Middleton Guest, and nieces and nephews, sister-in-law Sue Janway and husband Billy, and Paz and Yvette Kohavi.
Predeceased by parents, Arthur John and Margaret Middleton, in-laws Dorothy and Elwyn Cooper, and daughter Janet Middleton Kohavi.
Mike was a retired Air Force Major, a meteorologist and former Hurricane Hunter. He then pursued a teaching career at Leonard High School, Tom Bean High School, Van Alstyne High School, and Howe High School. After retiring from teaching Mike loved to spend time substitute teaching at Howe High School, working out with his buddies at Core Fit Gym, and entertaining his granddaughters. Mike was a long-time member of and greeter at First United Methodist Church in Howe and a member of the ACT Sunday School Class.
The family has decided to postpone a formal memorial service for Mike until later in the summer due to concerns related to the pandemic. For those wishing to honor Mike with a remembrance, the family suggests “Feed My Sheep” food pantry, First United Methodist Church in Howe, 810 N. Denny Street, Howe, TX 75459, or a charity of your choice.
The register book can be signed online at waldofuneralhome.com.