Wendell Middleton Obituary

Wendell Middleton Charleston - Wendell Lee Middleton, born January 30th, 1967, to William Middleton, Sr. (deceased) and Barbara Middleton, departed this life to begin another in eternity with the Lord on October 18th, 2018. Wendell matriculated in Charleston, South Carolina public schools receiving his high school diploma from Burke High School in 1985. Wendell received his Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from the Fort Valley State University in 1989. Wendell graduated from FVSU's R.O.T.C. program as a Distinguished Military Graduate and received his active duty commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army's Field Artillery Corp where he served from 1989 - 1995. Having received an honorable discharge as a decorated Captain and Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm War Veteran, Wendell continued his distinguished service to the United States by serving overseas training the Afghan National Army and other Ally forces. He will be sorely missed by all who was blessed to be touched by his life and his love. Wendell is preceded in death by his loving father, William Middleton; his sister, Willie Mae Major; brother, John Thomas Middleton and brother, Marvin Weston. Wendell is survived by his loving mother, Barbara (William) Middleton; children, William Lee Middleton (mother/former wife, Kellie), Wendell Lee Middleton II, McGarvey "Mick" Shatto, Elizabeth Shatto, (mother/former wife, Michelle); siblings, Kershaw (Stacey) Weston, Earl Weston, Yvette Doster, Yvonne (Richard) Gadsen, Barbara Ann (Harold) Corley, Mary Francis Middleton, William (Margaret) Middleton Jr, Herbert J. Middleton, Alfreda Middleton, Christopher C. Middleton, Madie S. Andrews; cousin/brother/best friend Theodore (Teddy) Weston, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at the W. M. Smith-McNeal Funeral Home, 2 Radcliffe Street, Charleston, SC on Wednesday, October 24, 12:00 Noon. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wmsmithmcnealfuneralhome.com. Arrangements made by W.M. Smith-McNeal Funeral Home, Inc., 2 Radcliffe St., Charleston, SC 29403, (843)722-3676 or 1-800-924-5648. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston