Photo courtesy of Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home & Crematory - Ardmore
Ardmore, Oklahoma
Jan 1, 1943 – Nov 7, 2025
Charles S. Middleton was born January 20, 1943, in Ardmore, Oklahoma to Cecil A. and Marie Barnes Middleton and passed away November 7, 2025, at the age of 82.
Stan is survived by his wife Patty of the home; son Wade Middleton and his wife Angel of San Antonio, TX; grandsons, Logan Middleton and Colin Rivera; granddaughter Haley Moellendorf; brother, Cecil “Bo” Middleton of Anacoca, LA; sister Wanda Maxine Schlau of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Pete, Dawcett and Ronnie and a granddaughter Casey Rivera.
He married Patricia Ann David on June 29, 1963, in Ardmore and they had been married for 62 years.
Stan attended Mannsville and Ardmore High School, Murray State College and received a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 1974.
Stan was active in various civic clubs during his lifetime, including the Ardmore Elks, Moose and Optimist Club. I was also active in coaching several levels of youth, men and women teams in softball, basketball and baseball. He was of the Protestant faith.
He retired in 2005 as circulation director for the The Daily Ardmoreite, after 30 years of service with the newspaper.
In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, golfing, reading and gardening. He has an avid passion for horse racing was a devoted Oklahoma University football fan. He was a great lover of their pets.
Graveside services will be held Monday, November 10, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery with Mr. Robert Wilkens officiating.
The family asks that memorials be made to the Ardmore Animal Shelter.
Services are entrusted to Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home where online condolences may be left at www.hdouglasfuneralhome.com.
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Ms Patty and Wade...I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember Stan was always so kind to all of us kids in the neighborhood in Ardmore. I remember we used to play basketball at a little church across from the park and Stan would stop occasionally and shoot baskets with us. We all respected and admired him. I'll be praying for you guys.
Jeff Wilkinson
November 16, 2025 | Oklahoma City, OK | Neighbor
My heart goes out to the family. Dtan will surely be missed.
Beth Preston
November 10, 2025 | Mannsville, OK
You had an extra long married life and that is rare these days. I’m sorry you lost him. I didn’t know him but I know he was good to you and you made a great family. May you feel God’s comfort.
Evelyn Brittain
November 10, 2025 | Ardmore, OK | Friend
Patty, Wade and Family, My condolences are with you all!! May God bring you comfort and peace!! With Love, Sandra.
Sandra Rozzell
November 10, 2025 | Ardmore, OK | Friend
Patty and son, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very hard time. God bless you both. Love Barbara B.
Barbara Brightwell
November 10, 2025 | Springer, OK
our heart goes out to all family and friends ! (he was my paper route boss when i was 13/14 yrs old) & my mom worked at the daily ardmoreitte ,he was a nice man !
Nicole (& Billie Brunk) (Brunk) Davis
November 10, 2025 | Ardmore, OK
May Stan rest in peace . Prayers for the whole family.
Dawn Mattingly
Dawn Mattingly
November 10, 2025 | Seguin, TX | Family
He was the glory days of the paper
Robert Bust
November 09, 2025 | Ardmore, OK | Acquaintance
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You were a great friend and the years I spent at the Ardmoreite working with you and for you will always be remembered.
Kertis Vinson
November 09, 2025 | Ardmore, OK | Coworker
