James Dudley (Jim) Middleton passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, September 28, 2020.
JD was born to W.C. and Lillie Middleton on December 21,
1935 in Mart, Texas. He graduated from
Mart High School in 1954 and went on to join the Third Battalion of the Marine
Corp.
Jim was a PRCA Steer Wrestler and won the Texas Circuit
Finals in 1975. He spent several years
traveling throughout the U.S. rodeoing with his closest friends. He later went on to judge youth rodeos and
served as the judge for the Bellmead Lions Club Rodeo for 25 years. His true love was breeding, training and
racing horses. He was known throughout
the Texas and Oklahoma tracks as a true horseman. JD served the people of Elk, Axtell and
Prairie Hill for over 40 years servicing and maintaining the rural water
systems.
He is survived by his wife Betty of Waco, Texas, his
daughter Kelly Middleton Shumake and husband Phillip of Grandview, Texas, his
daughter Tracy Bray of Red Rock, Texas, son Barry Hall, sister Janice Cockrell and
husband Tommy of Battle Lake, Texas and many nieces and nephews.
Pall bearers are Robert Mathis, Lee Cockrell, Max McGeary,
Henry Witt, Thomas Chane and John Emmitt Drews.
Honorary pall bearers are Bob Anz, Stell Waldrop, Jerry Chapman, Steve
Murphree and Neely Woodard.
Viewing will be October 1st from 6:00 to 9:00 pm
at the Bellmead Funeral Home. Services
are October 2nd at 10:30 am (family only due to COVID) with
graveside services immediately following at Waco Memorial Park for extended
family and friends. There will be a
Celebration of Life at 2:00 pm at the Prairie Hill Community Center in Prairie
Hill, Texas.
In lieu of flowers please make contributions to St. Jude
Children's Hospital.
Condolences(7)
Melinda Walter
Waco, TX Friday, October 2, 2020 A great cowboy have arrived in heaven. Dad(Shorty) I know you two are catching up. JD you will be missed. ❤️ MelindaKeith Drews
Marlin,, TX Friday, October 2, 2020 So sorry for your loss. May God wrap his loving arms around you at this time in need.Gary Urban
Lorena, TX Thursday, October 1, 2020 Rest In Peace. You had an exciting and rewarding life.Friend of Janice and Tommy Cockrell.
Fellow Veteran
Joe & Darlene Burt
Valley Mills, TX Thursday, October 1, 2020 Family of J.D. MiddletonWe are so sorry to hear about J.D. Our prayers go out to you and all of his friends.
Sincerely,
Joe & Darlene Burt
Joyce & Gregory Marek
West, TX Wednesday, September 30, 2020 We are so sorry for the loss of cousin JD. He was a true cowboy and gentleman, with that Middleton sense of humor! I always enjoyed talking with him, and he will be missed. You are all in our prayers.Love, Joyce and Greg Marek
Nita Wuebker
Chilton, TX Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family Nita Schiller WuebkerStacy Howard
Waco, TX Tuesday, September 29, 2020 Dear Middleton Family,Our Bluebonnet Hospice Family is thinking of you all during this time. We are so sorry for your loss, and we will be keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during the days ahead.
God bless and keep you,
The Owners and Staff of Bluebonnet Health Services (Hospice)