Visitation will be Friday, March 8, 2024, from 10 am to 11 am at Lakewood Funeral Home with a funeral service to follow at 11am. David will be laid to rest at Lakewood Memorial Park.
David graduated from Central High School, Hinds Community College, and attended Mississippi State University.
David retired from Armstrong World Industries where he made lifelong friends who referred to him as “Honey Bear”.
David was an active member of Alta Woods Baptist Church, Men’s Sunday School class and congregation. He was also a member of the Masonry Fraternity, Grand Lodge of Mississippi.
David was an avid team sports fan and had a special love for all things Mississippi State. He watched, listened, and cheered with fervor. It was not unusual for David to be watching TV, listening to a radio broadcast, and checking score on his phone simultaneously.
David also enjoyed History. He would spend hours upon hours reading and researching. His knowledge was substantial. He especially loved sharing his knowledge with his grandchildren.
David is survived by his wife Mary Agnes Herrin Middleton. Daughters Traci Middleton Cothern (Chris) and Angela Middleton Diedrick (Brian). Four grandchildren Shan Michael Cothern, Addie Marie Cothern, Drake Alexander Diedrick and Drew Franklin Diedrick.
