Bill was born on November 2, 1947, in Alma, Michigan, to Roy William and Carrie Elizabeth (Smith) Middleton. He spent his childhood in Elwell, Michigan, and graduated from Alma High School. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1966 and served until 1970. On June 1, 1968, in Long Beach, California, he married Mildred E. Kline. In later years moved to Grand Junction where they resided for 14 years.
Bill was the head of maintenance in an automotive factory for over 30 years. He enjoyed building model cars, going to tractor pulls, camping, and roller-skating. Above all else, he enjoyed spending time with family.
Bill is survived by his wife, Millie, of Grand Junction; his sons, Robert (Katherine) Middleton of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan; Scott (Ali) Middleton of Delta, Colorado, and Terry (Helen) Middleton of St. Louis, Michigan; sister, Marlene Middleton of Greenville, Michigan; grandchildren, Ariyah Carr of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Zachary (Jessica) Powell of Ithaca, Michigan, Gage (Ashley) Middleton, Chase Middleton, and Tristen Middleton, all of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan; and great-grandchildren, Keagen Wernette-Beals, Keyfer Wernette-Beals, and Kaige Beals. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Carrie Middleton.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at Martin Mortuary.
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