Middleton, Richard Charles, 77, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2012. He was very much loved by family and friends and will be deeply missed. Richard was born in Chicago, IL on July 10, 1935. He graduated from Mason High School in Mason, MI in 1954 and served his country in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Maroon Ford in 2008. Richard was a member of the Commerce Club of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and participated with his partner, Marie Brown, in the Pilot Club. Richard is survived by his sister, Pat Woodson; brothers Gerry (Kathy) Middleton, and Jeff (Jill) Middleton; son, Charles Middleton; daughter Patricia (Robert) Curran; Stepdaughter, Robin Roof; granddaughters Laura, Cyndi and Michelle; Grandson Ricky and Rob; Great-Grandsons Ryan and Matthew; and his partner, Marie Brown's family and extended family. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Middleton; Mother, Fern (Nelson) Middleton; sister, Virginia Middleton; and Partner of 26 years, Marie Brown. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 6 from 2 to 4 PM at Fred Hunter Funeral Home, 718 S. Federal Hwy, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Donations may be made in Richard's honor to the Wounded War...[more]