Billy Don Middleton

Billy Don Middleton 75, husband of Patricia “Pat” Bertuzzi Middleton and a returning resident of Bartlesville since 2011, died September 29, 2024 after a 14 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Bill was born in Hampden, Virginia on October 31, 1948 to Delma Irene Gauff Middleton and Frank Wayne Middleton. After Bill’s Dad was discharged from service in WWII, the family resided in Fayetteville, AR so his dad could further his education and eventually made their home in Bartlesville where Bill graduated from College High School, the Class of 1967. At that time Bill was active in ROTC and eventually stationed from 1972-1975 UNITED STATES ARMY LIEUTENANT, 21 ST Replacement Battalion Frankfurt, Germany as an Adjutant, detachment commander. In 1972 he graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. After his active duty he graduated in 1978 with a Masters of Business Administration, Oklahoma University, Norman, Oklahoma, Thus began his long love of OU football or as he used to say….. The University of Oklahoma! In 1976-1978 he was a press operator during graduate school at OU. This gave him the opportunity after graduation in 1978 to start working at CENTRAL STATES BUSINESS FORMS, Bartlesville, as an Administration Manager until 1982 when he started working as a private consultant to business and individuals. In 1985-1993 he joined the team at SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY CORP as their Personnel Manager. Then in 1993 to current he started his own business, ADDITION DECKS AND REMODELS, NW Arkansas. April 1995 on a trip back to Bartlesville for his final packing and sell of his home, he met Pat on a blind date. A common interest with antiques, Tiffany lamps, softball and an immediate attraction by both parties, they were inseparable and the next year were married on August 18, 1996 at the Mildred B Cooper Chapel, Bella Vista Arkansas. Both were very active in the Bella Vista Softball community, Bill was always lead off hitter, playing left field and Pat was scorekeeper for the games and tournaments. Survivors include his wife of 28 years Pat, of the home and their three cats, Merlot, Milo and Murphy. His older brother, Wayne Middleton and family, Bartlesville, OK. his older sister, Linda Middleton Hall and her family, Ontario, CA. Brother in law, Mike Bertuzzi and family, Boerne, TX and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Very special friends, David Crane, Don Cavin, Neil and Stacee Freeman, Mark and Leslee Loosen, Garry and Sally Sise Moreland and Steve and Donna Williams. Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under Carter Davis and the Davis Family Funeral Home and Crematory Walker-Brown Chapel. Online condolences and remembrances may be shared at www.DavisFamilyFuneralHome.com In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Elder Care, 1223 Swan Drive, Bartlesville, OK 74006 or a charity of your choice in his name.

Billy Don Middleton

October 31, 1948 - September 29, 2024