Mark Middleton

1956 - 2020

Mark Middleton (September 19, 1956 – November 12, 2020) passed away peacefully surrounded by people who loved him. He will be remembered for his love of family, friends, and community. He attended West Jefferson High school and then later graduated from UNO with a business degree. He was a successful businessman as he was a founder of Gly-Tech Services, Inc. in 1987. He enjoyed volunteering and was the President of the Gretna Economic Development Association, and Chairman for the Gretna Heritage Festival for many years. He also was the Treasurer of the Garden Park Association. Throughout Mark's life he kept to a standard of being on the job. The emerging leader, time after time, and he was the son who was always there to serve his parents. He was the man with a fire in his heart to always do the right thing. And he brought so much energy to every situation. Irreverent, ornery, and at times quite demanding, but with Mark you knew exactly where you stood. He had a "special" sense of humor, usually laughing aloud at events. Mark was a natural leader, highly adaptive and he gave without measure in all endeavors. He brought his fun, wonderfully silly, damn-the-torpedoes can-do attitude with him always. Behind his often gruff façade Mark had a huge heart of devotion…this he could not hide. Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Camille Agnew Middleton, and his father, John Joseph Middleton. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Linda Lauland Middleton, and his two sons, Jacob (Morgan) and Joseph Middleton. He is also survived by his siblings Michael Middleton, Melissa Boughrara (Kamel), and Harman "Mack" Middleton (Patty), and his loving granddaughter, Molly. He leaves behind his devoted sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, and great friends. Friends and family are invited to attend the funeral services that will be held at St. Cletus Catholic Church, 3600 Claire Ave. in Gretna, Louisiana, on Friday, November 20, 2020. A visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m., and the Memorial Mass will follow at noon. After Mass, the interment will occur in the family tomb at Metairie Cemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana. Due to COVID-19 requirements, everyone is required to wear a face mask and observe social distancing. To view and sign the guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.