Melvin Middleton

Mr. Melvin Middleton, 72, of Jamaica, N.Y., died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Mr. Middleton, a native of Edgefield County, was a member of Carey Hill Baptist Church, Clarks Hill, and a member and deacon of Bethany Baptist Church, Jamaica, N.Y.

Survivors include three daughters, Rosemary Middleton, Christian Middleton and Melody Middleton, Jamaica, N.Y.; two sisters, Mary M. Talbert, Edgefield, and Gladys M. Talbert, Suitland, Md.; three brothers, the Rev. Sam (Jessie) Middleton and Alonzo (Rosa) Middleton, North Augusta, and Clarence (Sweetola) Middleton, Jamaica, N.Y.; two grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, North Augusta, is in charge of arrangements.