GRAIG/FLAGLER PALMS FUNERAL HOME
511 Old Kings Road South
Flagler Beach, Florida


Frederick E. Middleton, known to his family and friends as “Blue Eyes Fred” passed away on October 26, 2019. He was born on February 8, 1931 in Charleston, South Carolina.

He married his high school sweetheart Geraldine Summers in 1948. Frederick then went on to serve in the United States Military. Once he completed his military obligations, he moved to the New York area where he raised his family.

In 2001 after he and his wife moved to the Palm Coast area to enjoy their retirement. Frederick enjoyed playing cards especially poker, solitaire and gin rummy. He will always be remembered as the neighborhood mayor with his friendly outgoing personality.

He was preceded in death by his wife Geraldine Middleton; daughter, Darlene Hightower; grandchildren, Irving Middleton, Kanaya Hightower and Natasha Middleton.

Survivors include his children, Gerald (Rachel) Middleton, Dena (Eric) Peels, Frederick Middleton Jr., Frieda McPhatter, Mark Middleton and many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews, relatives and friends.