James Rodney Middleton Jr., 67 of Marion passed away on Tuesday December 19, 2017 at Marion Manor. Junior was born June 27, 1950 in Lansing, MI to the late James Rodney Middleton Sr. And Mary (Freeman) Middleton Ball. He was also preceded in death by brothers Tomas Middleton and Stanley Ball as well as sister Patricia Jackson.
James is survived by children Rachel Middleton, James R. Middleton III, and Sara Middleton; 3 grandchildren Korben, Hope, and Quinton; former wife Margo Middleton; brothers Ronald, William, Floyd, and Paul Middleton, Melvin Ball; sisters Sara Middleton, Elaine Middleton, Vivian Jackson Boko, Mabel Williams, and Tina Middleton; caregiver Debbie Runyon; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Junior had worked at MPW, Taco Bell, as a dog catcher, and last worked at Simco Steel. He lived most of his life in Marion and Lansing Michigan. Junior enjoyed fishing and being with his family.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday December 28 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm in the Kings Temple with Pastor Martis Bracy officiating. Expressions of sympathy can be left at
www.cremationservicesofohio.com