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PD Midgett, III

September 6, 1923 - November 19, 2014

Southport, NC

PD Midgett, III age 91 of Southport passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014.

PD Midgett III, was born September 6, 1923 in Durham, to the late Peleg Dameron Midgett, Jr. and Thelma Edwards Midgett. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Carol Wickham Midgett. Also surviving are two brothers, George (Loretta), Newton; Bernard (Bridget) of Belhaven and one sister, Martha Kelly, Richmond, VA. PD is survived by six children Peleg Dameron Midgett IV, Raymond NH; Steven Gilbert Midgett of Franklin; Frederic Bell Midgett of Raleigh; Patricia Elizabeth Midgett (Dan) of Greensboro; John Dameron Midgett (Laura) and Todd Cameron Midgett (Kristi) of Wilmington; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.

PD attended the Citadel before joining the Army where he played in the band and was a member of the gymnastics team. During WWII he served in the 3rd Infantry Division and was first ashore at Anzio, Italy. Following the war he received a degree in economics from Duke University where he was on the gymnastics team. PD returned to Engelhard, NC to learn his father's business, Pamlico Power and Light Company. He worked there until 1956 when he was "called" to the ministry. He earned a Master of Divinity Degree at Duke Divinity School. PD served churches in eastern NC until 1994 when he became the part time associate at Wrightsville United Church.

Visitation will be 6-8pm Friday, November 21, 2014 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Southport, NC.

Funeral service will be 11:00am, Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Wrightsville United Methodist Church. Interment will be at 3:00pm at Cape Fear Memorial Park in Southport.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to Wrightsville United Methodist Church, 4 Live Oak Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480; Trinity United Methodist Church, 209 Nash Street, Southport, NC 28461, or Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1406 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401; or Coastal Rehabilitation Center, NHRMC, 2131 S. 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401.

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Published by The News & Observer on Nov. 21, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for PD Midgett

26 Entries

Bruce Martel

December 1, 2014

I only saw him occasionally, but from the first thought of him as a friend. I expect he had that effect on everybody. I grieve now because he is gone from us, but will ever after smile because he was here.

Angie Reidgriffin

November 23, 2014

Carol, sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. Hold on to the memories of the great life you shared.

MaryEllen Poole

November 23, 2014

Mr. PD was a fine man. An Angel on Earth. To Carol and his children - - blessed memories you have. Grief is hard work - take care of yourself.

Bess Terrell

November 22, 2014

Dear Carol and family, I grew up in Oxford where PD was our minister at Salem. He had a great influence on me as a child. In 1977 he returned to marry me and in 1980 he delivered a lovely tribute to my father at his funeral. My mother Sadie Lawrence absolutely cherished her friendship with PD. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Bess Lawrence Terrell

Judie & Cecil Eakins

November 22, 2014

Our hearts are saddened for this great loss for Carol and her family. P.D. touched so many lives and will be missed by those as well as all of us in his church family. There will remain an empty spot in our hearts for this Great Man while we adjust to life without him. P.D. never stopped working & serving the God he Loved. Our prayers and thoughts will remain with his family.

November 22, 2014

My love to P. D's family. I cherished our friendship from some 50 years ago..I enjoyed seeing him just recently at New Hanover
Hospital.
Sincerely,
Nelda Smith

Marsha Cochran

November 22, 2014

Dear Carol and family, Tommy and I were saddened to hear of your loss. PD was a fine man who was well loved by so many people. As the pain of his passing eases you will take comfort in reliving your wonderful memories from throughout the years. Yor family remains in our prayers.

Terri Jump

November 22, 2014

PD was one of the most inspiring people I have ever met! He never retired from life and gave endlessly of himself to others! Our family will always be blessed by knowing him!

Jeane and Katie

November 21, 2014

PD was a joy to have known, an adventurous lover of music. Our thoughts and prayers are with Carol and her family. We love you.

Gaye and Kent Hill

November 21, 2014

PD exemplified love...he loved many and was loved by many. We are blessed to be a part of PD's family and his legacy will continue to inspire us in the years to come. Our love and prayers are with you, Carol Ann and family.

Ellie DeYoung

November 21, 2014

PD was such a joyous presence each Wednesday at the Southport Waterfront Market spring through fall. He organized the musical entertainment, and it was always a joy to see him and chat with him. I sell tutus at the market (and wore one each Wednesday); PD would see me and call out, "Hey, fairy princess." PD will be missed by so many. Love you, PD.

Ann S. Jenkins

November 21, 2014

I will miss PD telling those children's sermons at Wrightsville UMC. It was amazing to see his faithful service to God even into his 90's. He is surely with God today!

John Krummm

November 21, 2014

I learned a lot from PD. I know that he lives on in eternal love, and that his life will inform us and give us strength.

Nancy Spero

November 20, 2014

I will remember his music, wonderful sense of humor and love always shining through. It was a joy to spend time with him at Ashokan music and dance camp. Sending love, thoughts and prayers to Dameron and all the rest of his family.

Opal goff

November 20, 2014

I also knew PD at Ashokan camp. I loved hearing him sing, especially his butter beans song. Such a sweet cheerful delightful man. I will miss him. Condolences to Dameron and family.

Susan Deane

November 20, 2014

I knew PD only slightly, at summer camp, but he was a sweet and multi-talented man, kindly and lots of fun. I am sorry to hear he has died. My heart goes out to the family.

Deborah Blue

November 20, 2014

I first met PD when he came to Northern Week at Ashokan. We shared a love of music, and one evening I asked him to dance. A waltz, as I recall. He said, "My dear, I have a problem with balance. If I danced with you, it would truly be said, '"He fell for her!'" What a wonderful, dear man.

Jacqueline Schwab

November 20, 2014

I knew PD only briefly (through a dance camp and then a Wilmington concert), but I could see his spirit shining through everything he did. I will miss his love of people, life and music, and the twinkle in his eyes. My heart goes out to his family.

Lynn Quick

November 20, 2014

I was so sorry to hear of Mr Midgett's passing. I so enjoyed meeting your family a while back. May God wrap you all in his loving arms and comfort you all during this difficult time. Lynn (NHRMC Rehab)

Margaret Taylor

November 20, 2014

What a great life he has lived! I will remember our neighbor as someone who was always smiling, who loved painting and cared about others. My heart goes out to the family and I hope you will find peace in the days to come.

Tia Schneider Denenberg

November 20, 2014

PD was such an amazing man. I loved spending time with him at Ashokan Northern Week. Although he might have been the oldest camper, I never thought of him as old because of his vibrant personality and his intense feeling about what was important in life. I will replay some of his harmonica tunes in his memory. He always said that my sister Judy reminded him of his Aunt Mildred. We took that a very high complement. Love to Damron and the whole family.

Michael Hughes

November 20, 2014

Although I only knew him as a guest at a camp I cooked at, I feel privileged to have known him. A deeply spiritual man who I will always remember. My condolences to his family.

Dave Marcus

November 20, 2014

I knew PD from Ashokan and will miss him. . PD was both a heckuva nice guy and a heckuva of harmonica player. A man with no ego, and always a bridge between the elder generation and the younger ones. There is no silver lining in this cloud except that the music in Heaven will be a lot better from now on. I hope that his friends, family and loved ones will hold this Renaissance man dear in their hearts and remember him for many many years to come.

Mark Teachey

November 20, 2014

So glad I got to know PD! Wonderful man who blessed many with his love....his warmth....his love of music and life. Prayers for his family and those who love and miss him.

Jerald Cole

November 20, 2014

We really miss PD He was so young for his age. I loved his sermons on Wesley, etc. His characterizations were great fun and very educational. I am happy to have known him.

Lori Simpson

November 20, 2014

Our love and prayers go out to Carol and family. The lives, souls, and hearts that P.D. touched is too many to count. What a inspiration he was! The love and dedication he brought to our family and many others will live in our hearts forever! He's playing in a heavenly band now! Praise God!

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