Joshua E. Middleton, 45 of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2024. He was preceded in death by four grandparents, five uncles, and one aunt. He is survived by his parents: Mary and Eugene “Chip” Middleton, his two daughters, Ella and Emmerson Middleton, and four sisters: Kelli (Tom) Wilson, Kimberly (Craig) Middleton, Kerrie (Craig) Howard, and Kortney (Chris) Coalt. He is also survived by nieces and nephews; Brittany Wilson, Brianna (Taylor) Smith, Erik Davis, Lindsey Shinlever, Lieza Shinlever, Karoline Baldasare, and Quinn Coalt., as well as four great nieces and a great nephew. Josh was an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Bulls. He was a collector of sports memorabilia and loved to be outside. Visitation will be held at the Tobias Funeral Home Belmont Chapel, 648 Watervliet Ave. on Thursday evening, April 4, 2024 from 4-8 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Immaculate Conception Parish, 2300 S. Smithville Rd. on Friday, April 5, 2024 at 11 AM with Fr. Satish Joseph, celebrant.