Merle Middleton Obituary
The world bids farewell to Merle Middleton in Kingsport, Tennessee, born in Harlan, Kentucky, departing on October 17, 2025 at the age of 89. Merle leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Merle Middleton to show support.
As we bid Merle farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Merle is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lon Middleton and Lilly Middleton; and his siblings, Raleigh Middleton, Everett Middleton, Lon Middleton Jr., Joe Middleton and Faye Farmer.
He is survived by: his wife Mary.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 21st 2025 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Mount Pleasant Funeral Home (122 N Cumberland Ave, Harlan, KY 40831). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 21st 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
