Dean Edward Middleton

December 31, 1950 - August 28, 2018

Dean Edward Middleton, 67, of Bradford, Arkansas, departed this life August 28, 2018. Dean was born in Possum Grape, Arkansas to the late Evert Ardell and Jurine (Bray) Middleton. Dean was a Truck Driver, Boiler Operator, and Maintenance Lead Man at Searcy Flooring where he worked until he became disabled. Dean was always tinkering on something. He was an adamant fisherman. Dean was a member of the Jesus is Lord Family Worship Center in Jacksonport. He loved to go to church and love to sing. Dean loved people and never met a stranger. He enjoyed aggravating people. Dean’s biggest joy was his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dean is survived by his wife, Susan (Krontz) Middleton, his children, Harold Dean Middleton (Paula) of Vilonia, Tabitha Reynolds of Moorefield, Shannon Lambert (Kenneth) of Granbury, Texas, James Middleton (Amie ) of Searcy and Shandy Mathis of Moorefield, one brother, Doyle Middleton (Doris) of Bradford; three sisters, Virginia Dyer of Batesville, Charlene Higson (Robert) of Bald Knob, and Brenda Lawrence (George) of Newark; 23 grandchildren, Patric, Nickolas, Amber, Keely, Shelby, Bailey, Jakob, Journey, Stryder, Quayde, Sailor, Chandler, Whitney, Caleb, Felicia, Aeryona, Hope, Jacey, Bubby, Sierra, Alexis, Dakota, and Annyston; 9 great-grandchildren, Mason Leasure, Josiah, Elena, Mason, Brayleigh, Kylor, Kolby, Grayson, and Callie Sue; several nieces, nephews, a very big church family and many friends. Dean was preceded in death by his parents, Evert and Jurine Middleton; one son, Jacob Allen; one sister, Shenia Middleton; and one brother, Vonniedale Middleton. Friends may visit with the family from 2:00 to 3:00 Sunday afternoon September 2, at the Bradford Memorial Funeral Home. Services will begin at 3:00 with Brother Leon Tidwell officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Bradford Memorial Funeral Home of Bradford, Arkansas. www.bradfordmemorial.com