Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
Mar 3, 1949 – Nov 26, 2022
MIDDLETON, James Robert age 73, died Saturday, November 26, 2022 at McLaren-Flint.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11am Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 1227 East Bristol Road, Burton, with Father Bob McGraw officiating.
Burial will be in Crestwood Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Catholic Diocese of Lansing or the American Heart Association.
Visitation 4-8pm Wednesday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. Visitation 10am Thursday at church until the time of the Mass.
James was born in Flint, Michigan on March 3, 1949, the son of the late James and Ann (Solarz) Middleton. He graduated from Holy Redeemer Catholic High School, Class of 1967, where he played football and basketball. James was also a life-long member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. He was an avid Michigan State University fan, which he enjoyed sharing with his daughters. James was employed with General Motors Flint Metal Fab for over 25 years. Above all else, his family was his greatest joy.
Surviving are Deborah Middleton;
Daughters, Andrea (Shawn) Gage and Allison Middleton (Michael Lonsberry);
Granddaughter, Addison Gage;
and Sister, Phyllis (Richard) Kristin;
and Special Nieces and Nephews.
He was preceded in death by children, Colleen, James and Ryan, and sisters, Carolyn Green and Dorothy Middleton and lifelong friend, Rick Dewar.
The family would like to thank the CCU Nurses and Doctors at McLaren-Flint; Dr. Shafi Ahmed and staff; Dr. Changezi and Dr. Rivera.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Nancy Solarz
December 01, 2022 | Grand Blanc, MI | Acquaintance
Jim had a sweet soul that will be greatly missed. We pray that God comforts all that loved him in this time of great sorrow.
Mitch and Debra Hoffman
November 30, 2022 | Flint, MI | Friend
Jim truly was my dad's (Rick Dewar) best friend. Looking back on my childhood, I have so many great memories of Jim. Andrea and I are close in age and because of our dad's friendship, we got to spend a lot of really fun times together as kids. Many times over the years I would walk into my mom and dad's house and my dad would be yapping on the telephone with Jim (sometimes for a very long time, LOL). I think they talked to each other almost as much as teenage girls do. I know they spent a...
Monica Stamos
November 30, 2022 | Grand Blanc, MI | Friend
Andrea and family, I'm very sorry for your loss. I met your father a couple times through significant events in your life and he was a wonderful person. I understood why you always spoke highly of him. You are in my prayers.
Greg Church
November 30, 2022 | Swartz Creek, MI | Friend
We will miss you but you will always be in our hearts
November 30, 2022 | Cincinnati, OH | Family
Jim and I were very good friends at fisher body both involved in local union we did some stripping together great guy honest funny and hard working think of him often in last 40 years hearts out to you and your
Bruce Odell
November 30, 2022 | Lind N, MI | Friend
Jim will always be in my heart & prayers. It is with deep sympathy for your family today & always. As my high school sweetheart I will always cherish our times & memories together.
Until we meet again Jimmy.
Myra Myers
November 30, 2022 | Cadillac, MI | Friend
Jim was my lifetime friend. We met at Holy Redeemer School. We had lots of fun times in high school. We reconnected when we planned our 50th high school reunion. I will miss his phone calls in the middle of the night. He wanted to get out of the house and see his good high school buddies and reminisce basketball and football games. Jim told me about his love for his daughters and a proud grandpa. He missed his good friend,Rick. His life changed about 5 years. Jim was grateful his...
Phyllis Chunn
November 29, 2022 | Flushing, MI | Friend
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Association
November 29, 2022 | Your Relationship