Obituary of Alan Ray Middleton Alan passed away November 1, 2023 at the age of 77. He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana to Harold and Jewel Middleton. He was the devoted husband of Marcia Middleton and uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews. Alan graduated from Fair Park High School in 1964. He was on the Rifle Team, and Vice President of the Distributive Education Club in 63 and 64. Alan loved to fish and hunt with his good friends. Even if they didnt catch anything, they always had a good time. He started deer hunting with his father and brother, Joe, when he was a teenager. He would talk about how they would sit around the campfire and listen to his dad and his fathers friends tell stories of their hunting adventures. Mostly, Alan enjoyed the comradery he had with his good friends. Alan entered the Navy right after High School during the Vietnam War. He was stationed in the Philippines and was assigned as a Radio Intelligence Operator. He often spoke of his time in the service and the very interesting events that occurred during his service. Alan was able to go on the DFW Honor Flight trip to Washington D.C. a year ago with his good friend, James Lee. He had looked forward to that trip for a long time and enjoyed every moment of it. He always volunteered to place American flags on the DFW National solders graves during National holidays. He would do this every year until he was no longer physically able to. After being honorably discharged from the Navy, Alan worked for several liquor stores before moving to Dallas. He went to worked for General Electric as a salesman and tech. He later worked for computer companies rising in the ranks by giving presentations, and speaking to large groups, which he loved. Alan went on to become a vehicle finance employee for Joe Gibson Cadilac in Greenville, Texas. After retiring, Alan went on to do finance contract work for various area car dealerships. Alan married the love of his life, Marcia on April 19, 1979. They would be married for forty-four years. During this time, they shared a mutual love of animals. At one time they had fourteen horses, countless chickens, ducks, geese, 4 dogs, and one very bossy cat. Alan and Marcia dearly loved them all. Alan and Marcia enjoyed many vacations snow skiing and scuba diving. Alan had a real dry wit about him and would crack Marcia up with his classic one-liners. Alan loved all his nieces and nephews and was proud of all of their accomplishments. They have two nieces, and four nephews plus three grandnieces and on grandnephew. Alan is preceded in death by his beloved Mother, Jewel, and Father, Harold Middleton, and his brother, Joe Middleton. He is survived by his wife, Marcia, his sister, Janet Toloso and spouse Mark, niece, Kimberly and spouse Joshua, grandnephew Chaney, grandniece, Ruby Dubois, Nephew, Don Gillespie Jr. and spouse Stacy. Grandniece Abby and Lily Gillespie. Nephew Ben and spouse Tamary Chaney, Nephew Colin Chaney, nephew Avery Graves, niece, Kimberly Owens. Sister and brother-in-law Ann and Don Sr. Gillespie, and brother-in-law Walter Chaney. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Alans name to St. Judes Childrens Hospital, Wounded Warriors, or Operation Kindness. Alan thought very highly of all his friends and family. He thought himself very fortunate to have so many dear and old friends as well as newer friends. He would not just say you were great friendsHe meant every word and treasured you all.