Michael Don Middleton

Michael Don Middleton, 54, left us to do the Lord's work on Dec. 9, 2013. He was born on April 1, 1959, in Springdale, the son of Chester and Carlene Middleton. Michael loved his family and truly enjoyed being a husband, father and grandfather. He had a gift for rebuilding and restoring cars, a passion he shared with his son, Tyrel. Michael was a skilled mechanic and a genuine car enthusiast. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carlene Middleton. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Kathy; one son, Tyrel Middleton and wife, Dawn, of Cassville, Mo.; one daughter, Tera Palozola and husband, Justin, of Columbia, Mo.; three grandchildren, Carly Belle Palozola, Destin Michael Middleton and Michael Enzo Palozola; two sisters, Doris Bradley of Berryville and Janice Artman of Springdale; three brothers, Ronnie Middleton of Springdale, Dwane Middleton of West Fork and Eddie Middleton of Springdale. Services will be held graveside at Venus Cemetery in Aurora, Ark., at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, with the Rev. Dennis Artman officiating.