Phillip R. Middleton, 71, husband of Beverly Garrett Middleton, died Friday, May 1, 2008 at his home.

He was born August 15, 1936 in Harlan Co. to the late Jim Henry Middleton & Mintie Howard Middleton, was a retired welder and was an avid fisherman and hunter.

Other survivors include a step-son, Paul Garrett, Carlisle, 5 step-daughters, Karen Garrett, Georgetown, Angela Withrow, Frenchburg, Tamela ( Keith) Smith, Carlisle, Pam (Bobby) Dryden, Carlisle & Katelyn Garrett, Carlisle, 2 sisters, Nancy Lyttle, Dayton, Ohio & Jean Ransdell, Harlan, 10 step-grandchildren ,4 step great-grandchildren and a special friends Rick "Roundman" & Carolyn Hensley.

He was also preceded in death by a wife Patsy Curtis Middleton.

Services will be 1:00 P.M. Tuesday at Mathers-Gaunce F.H. by Rev. Billy Singleton & Pastor Krista Hampton. Burial will follow in Carlisle Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 5:00 P.M. Monday.