Jesse J. Middleton, 69, of Somerset formally of Richmond, passed away Wednesday June 30, 2004 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was a Member of the Viney Fork Baptist Church. He was a Veteran of the United States Marines and a retired employee of IBM. He is preceded in death by his two sons Michael and Craig Middleton and 3 Brothers and 3 Sisters. He is survived by

Wife Mae Eudell McCreary Middleton

Sister and Brother in Laws Beverly and Donnie Riddell

Joy and Fallen Campbell

A special nephew Phil Middleton

And several other nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Johnny Middleton, Millard Middleton, Phil Middleton, Henry Middleton, Scott Riddell, Mike Conley, Rex Payne, and Roy Simpson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Wayne Brown, Bobbie Brown, and Lex Phelps.

Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday July 3, 2004 at 11:00 AM at the Turpin Funeral Home with Elder Donnie Riddell officiating. Burial will follow in the Richmond Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 Friday July 2, 2004 at the Turpin Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family request donations are sent to the American Cancer Association.