Search by Name

Search by Name

Harry Middleton Obituary

Harry J. Middleton, Jr. - NORTHEAST, FL - Harry J. Middleton, Jr. has passed away of heart failure at 7:30 pm Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Community Hospice of Northeast Florida. Harry was a native of Savannah, Georgia. He was born February 4, 1936 to Harry Middleton, Sr. and Veronica Wilkins Middleton. He attended Benedectine Military School and was a graduate of Seton Hall University. In 1958, he reported for active duty in the US Marine Corps in Quantico, Virginia. He was also active in various organizations in Savannah, Georgia. In 1974-1975, he was the president of the Savannah Civitan Club. From 1975-1978, he was contributed to a devoted service to the legal profession & to the public as a member of the State Disciplinary Board of the State of Georgia. In 1997, he was initiated as a member of the Hibernian Society of Savannah. Before his stroke, he was active in many civic activities concerning Ponte Vedra residences. His major accomplishment was when he joined the trucking industry. He was connected for almost 35 years with Great Dane Trailers, Inc., a manufacturing firm whose corporate headquarters is in Savannah, Georgia. He excelled in sales and top management. He was also one of the Honorary Directors of the Florida Trucking Association (FTA). Harry is survived by his loving wife Fe Lara Middleton, his children: Harry Middleton III, Paige Middleton Olson & husband Brian Olson, Lane Middleton Arnold and husband Greg Arnold, Farrell Middleton and wife Elaine Middleton, grandchildren, cousins and close friends. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 20, 2011 in Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 21st in Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 545 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. His cremated remains will be placed in Our Lady Star of the Sea Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to Benedectine Military School, PO Box 13577, Savannah, Georgia 31406 and to the Catholic Charities, Jacksonville Regional Office, 134 E. Church St, Ste 2, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Please visit our online Tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com Quinn-Shalz A Family Funeral Home Jacksonville Beach, FL Savannah Morning News May 18, 2011 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries .

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Savannah Morning News on May 18, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Harry Middleton

Not sure what to say?





Tom Hansen

May 22, 2011

We were class mates for twelve years and friends for another fifty. I will miss you.God bless you Lara. You were a God send. May he be with God
Tom Hansen,BC 54'

May 20, 2011

I will sadly miss you Papa Harry. May you rest in peace!

From: Christie Joyce Monteclaro
Goddaughter

May 20, 2011

Harry was one of the first people I met when starting at Great Dane in 1963. It was instant friendship. He was a terrific sales person and was respected by everyone at Great Dane and the Fl trucking assoc.
He is sadly missed.
Kit Hammond

Nalani Apayor Guerrero

May 20, 2011

My deepest condolence. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

From: Nalani Jasmine Apayor Guerrero and Family

Rose Kozsey-Littlefield

May 20, 2011

My sincere sympathy for the loss of you husband Harry. I will always remember our many years of laughter and fun at Great Dane Trailers. Lara you were a wonderful wife and friend to Harry. Many Blessings to you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Myrna Lara

May 20, 2011

Merlita Apayor Ehret

May 19, 2011

Sending you our deepest condolences to you Ate Fe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.


-Merlita (Inday) Apayor Ehret & Family, Canada

Nellie Sisona

May 19, 2011

The departure of Harry is natural and we will soon join him. what we feel now is the temporary separation, that surely Fe and his family will miss..the bible says that we should'nt let our hearts be troubled for Jesus has prepared a place for us there in heaven to those who believe in Him. For surely He will reunite us there..Just be comforted with the words of God Fe..God bless you..

genevieve Brinkley

May 19, 2011

Deep Condolences to the Middleton family to Lara especially. May Harry rest in peace.

Daphne Barrios

May 18, 2011

Our condolences to the Middleton Family. May Harry rest in peace and soon join our creator.

- Daphne Barrios & Family, Ipi Family, Philippines

Fred Clark

May 18, 2011

I was very proud to have him as a friend for more than 50 years. I will miss him.

nida king sy

May 18, 2011

Harry may you rest in peace with the lord.
Lara,thoughts of deep sympathy are with you this time.GOD BLESS YOU.

John Allmond

May 18, 2011

It was really cool to work with Harry for many years for Great Dane Trailers in Florida. He was a great friend and I will miss him.

Sammy & Jean Sprouse

May 18, 2011

Lara, you will surely miss your Big Pa, but one thing for sure you were a loving and devoted wife and took the best of care of Harry. We will all have fond memories of him and our employment with Great Dane Trailers. I know too he was very proud to have served his country as a US Marine, he would always tell us stories of places he went and things he did while in service. He also was very proud of his children, all of them, even though he did not have a lot of contact with them in his later years. May he rest in peace now.

Marie Olsen

May 18, 2011

The world is a smaller place with your passing. You were a strong man of faith. May God grant your family peace, serenity and comfort during this time.

May 18, 2011

RIP Marine and thank you for our service.

Showing 1 - 16 of 16 results

Make a Donation
in Harry Middleton's name

Memorial Events
for Harry Middleton

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Harry's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Harry Middleton's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more