Tommie Middleton

Tommie J. Middleton, 71, of North Little Rock, passed away on December 13, 2013. He was born on July 9, 1942 to Tommy and Rosie Middleton. Tommie worked as a mechanic on automobiles and boats. He loved hunting, fishing, crafting Indian style jewelry and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was loved and will be greatly missed, especially by his little "spoiled baby" Cheyenne, his Boston terrier.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Patricia McCall Middleton of North Little Rock; one daughter, Cindy Rorie of Illinois; two sons, Rickie Middleton (Teresa) and Justin Middleton (Sarah) all of North Little Rock; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one brother, Bobby Middleton of North Little Rock. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Ann Sweatt; and one brother, Bill Middleton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street, 758-1170. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Arkansas Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home, a Smith family funeral home. Online obituary and guest registry at www.SmithFamilyCares.com .