Billy Middleton

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Billy A. Middleton, 63, of Sikeston died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2003, at his home.

He was born Dec. 15, 1939, in Henderson County, Tenn., son of David Arthur and Helen Lucille Baxter Middleton.

Middleton was a 1958 graduate of Lilbourn High School and active in sports and other school events. He was a member of the Eagles.

He retired as chief petty officer with the U.S. Navy, and had been a facilities manager for the Department of Defense.

Survivors include a son, John Middleton of San Diego, Calif.; a daughter, Stephanie Christian of Kennesaw, Ga.; a brother, Bobby Middleton of Milan, Tenn.; three sisters, Ruth Moore of Red Bud, Ill., Lois Keaster and Brenda Wheetley of Sikeston.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother.

Friends may call at Ponder Funeral Home in Sikeston from 5 to 8 p.m. today.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Larry Davis officiating. Burial will be in Mounds Park Cemetery near Lilbourn, with full military honors.