Roger Lee "Blackie" Middleton Obituary (1933 - 2011)

Roger Lee "Blackie" Middleton, 78, of rural Pana, died Thursday, June 16, 2011 in his residence. He was born March 21, 1933 in Assumption, the son of Wayne Marie Jones Middleton. Roger graduated from Assumption High School in 1951, and served in the U.S. Air Force in Guam for 18 months at the end of the Korean conflict. He lived in the Assumption Pana areas his entire life. He had worked for Caterpillar for 30 years, retiring 26 years ago. Roger loved to work with horses woodworking. He also enjoyed ballroom dancing, and was a teacher at PlaMor. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church, where he held several offices: Sunday school teacher, superintendent, and treasurer; Oconee American Legion; and was the Cold Springs Supervisor for many years. Roger married Margie Peifer, and they had two sons, Randy Middleton wife Sharon, Assumption, IL Harry Evans wife Loretta, Cowden, IL. They were later divorced. He then married Annie Moomey. She survives along with children Vanessa Sidwell husband Brian, Brownstown, IL Stacy Duduit wife Amanda, Pana, IL. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren 24 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughters: Amber Duduit Kristy Muller. Funeral Information Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 18, 2011 in Hopewell Baptist Church at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Don Pease officiating. Friends may call on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home. Cremation rights were accorded. Inurnment will be held on Friday, July 1, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in Bethany Cemetery, near Assumption, IL with Rev. Don Pease officiating and graveside military rites by Roy Ireland Post #317, Oconee.