Frank James “Bear” Middleton, 69, of Hoxie, Ark. passed away Monday, October 9, 2023, at Springfield Rehabilitation and HealthCare Center in Springfield, Mo.

He was born December 27, 1953, in Riverside, Calif. the son of James and Louise (Callison) Middleton, who preceded him in death.

Also preceding him in death were three sisters.

Survivors include one son, Jason Middleton of Hoxie, Ark.; one daughter, Tracy Taylor and her husband Nick of Haysville, Kan.; one brother, Carless Middleton of Washburn, Mo.; two sisters, Kathy Matlock and her husband Johnny of Garfield, Ark. and Gracie Middleton of Washburn, Mo. and two grandchildren.

He attended school in Hoxie, Ark. He was employed by Farm Service Incorporated as a diesel mechanic from where he retired.

Private services will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.