DONALD E. MIDDLETON

Donald Eugene Middleton, age 65, of Columbia City died at 8:59 p.m. on Thursday, June 2, 2010 at the home of hissister, BarbaraBurelison.He was born on June 17, 1944 to Lester and Ruth (McCray) Middleton.He attended Larwill High School. He worked as a heating and cooling repair technician.

He is survived by his son, Dennis E. (Connie) Middleton of Zanesville, IN; 3 daughters, Donita (Greg) Tester and Debra Gardner of Huntington and Lori (Darren) Crigger of St, Joe;7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; 5 sisters, Barbara (Charles) Burelison, Joan (Fred) Snyder, and Shirley (Mike) Radke all of Columbia City, Norma (Norv) Brotherton of Fort Wayne, and Bonnie (Robb) Muncie of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Richard Middleton.

At Mr. Middletons request, there will be no visitation or services.Memorials in Mr. Middletons memory may be made to the Whitley County Humane Society.Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.Arrangements have been entrusted to DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN.To sign the guest register or leave the family a condolence, please visit www.demoneygrimes.com .