Louis B. Middleton

Louis Benjamin Middleton, Sr. was born on September 19, 1955 in Charleston, South Carolina, the oldest son to Arthur and Rhodie Middlelton. He was an honor student who graduated from Northwestern High School in Baltimore, Maryland in 1972. Upon graduation, Louis was employed by Equitable Trust Bank and then by T. Rowe Price Investment Company, where he retired as a Computer Operator in August 2014. In August 4, 1979 Louis married his love, Joyce Wright, and he continued as a devoted husband to her for the next 37 years. Louis and Joyce became parents to their only child, Louis Benjamin Middleton, Jr. Louis Jr., now age 35, has autism. Although it was tough for Louis Sr., he enjoyed spending time with his son by taking him on long rides, getting haircuts, going shopping, and reading the Bible together. These were their special bonding times. Louis was very intelligent, studious, dependable, and conscientious man who valued what was right. He enjoyed reading, researching, and studying a variety of topics such as trains, world history, current events and exotic animals. When he was young, he loved city planning and even wrote the Governor about his ideas for Baltimore City. Louis enjoyed traveling the world with Joyce, attending international and Special Conventions of Jehovah's Witnesses and talking about their many adventures. Their travels took them to Kiev, Ukraine; Moscow and St. Petersburg Russia; Berlin and Munich, Germany; Paris, Lyon, Nice, Monaco, Monte Carlo, France; Bermuda, and London, England. Louis loved traveling inside the USA as well. Most of all, Louis loved spiritual things. He dedicated his life to Jehovah on June 21, 1974 and served as an Elder in the Pimlico Congregation for over 30 years. Louis' faith was not passive. He researched and studied the Bible and shared what the learned with others in the door-to-door ministry and by public lectures at several Kingdom Halls of Jehovah's Witnesses. Louis is noted for his encouraging and upbuilding comments at the Kingdom Hall. As an Elder, he lovingly volunteered his time to sere fellow Christians in the congregation. He took interest in encouraging the children and young adults. After a long struggle with his illnesses, Louis passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017. Louis leaves his loving wife of 37 years, Joyce Middleton; his son, Louis Middleton, Jr.; his mother, Rhodie Middleton; and his sister, Barbara Middleton. Louis' father, Arthur Middleton, and his brother, Thomas Middleton, both preceded him in death in 2015. Sister-in-laws are Jeanine Wright, Linda Thomas, Mischelda Middleton, Rene Wright and Terry Wright. Brother-in-laws are John E. Wright, Jr., Melvin R. Wright, and Marshall E. Thomas, III. Louis' uncles and aunts are Mary Lee Young, Carrie Lee, REbecca Brown, James brown and Cleo Lee. Louis' nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews will cherish his memory, along with a host of extended family of very dear and intimate friends who will all miss him dearly.

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Louis B. Middleton

September 19, 1955 - February 18, 2017