Samuel A. Middleton

I will Lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help, my help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. (Psalms 121: 1-2) Therefore we do not loose heart, though outwardly we are wasting away, inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary , but what is unseen is eternal (2 Corinthians 4:16-18) It is with great sadness that the family of Samuel A. Middleton announce his passing at Corona Regional Hospital on Saturday, March 30, 2019. Sam was a loving husband to his wife Sharon and a devoted father to his son, Brian. He will be forever remembered by his wife and best friend of 46 years, and his son. He will be lovingly remembered by his sisters, Sandra Middleton, Renee Middleton and his niece, Quette, and nephews Tajh and Rasheed, and his many cousins. He will be fondly remembered by his Mother-in-Law, Brothers and Sisters-in-Laws. His departure was preceded by his father and mother, Samuel J. and Evangeline B. Middleton. Sam was born in Wilmington, North Carolina. He was reared in Kenansville, N.C. and educated in the Duplin County school system. He graduated from E.E. Smith High School in Kenansville where he played saxophone in the marching band and was a star basketball player. He later went on to pursue higher education and graduated from Fayetteville State University with a B.A. degree in Social Work. He lived in CA for 34 years. He resided with his family in Corona, CA for over 22 years. He held many jobs over the years in Manufacturing and Social Services. He recently retired from his position as DPS Officer at Pechanga Resort Casino in December after 12 years of service. In 2014 he was awarded Team Member of the year. He enjoyed fishing and riding motorcycles. He loved animals enjoying his many pets over the years. Most of all he collected people, not things and he leaves behind a host of family, friends and co-workers whom he dearly loved. Visitation Thomas Miller Mortuary 1118 East Sixth Street Corona, CA 92879 (951) 737-3244 | Monday 4/15, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Service Thomas Miller Mortuary 1118 East Sixth Street Corona, CA 92879 (951) 737-3244 | Monday 4/15, 12:30 pm Cemetery Corona Sunnyslope Cemetery 1125 Rimpau Ave. Corona, CA 92879 Monday 4/15, 1:45 pm Reception Thomas Miller Mortuary 1118 East Sixth Street Corona, CA 92879 (951) 737-3244 | Monday 4/15, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Reception following the Graveside