NAPPANEE – Billy Middleton, 74, of Ligonier, died at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 6, 2012, in IU Goshen Health Hospital. He was born Sept. 18, 1938, in Booneville. He married Eleanor Keifer, who died July 8, 2008. He was a forklift driver for the RV industry. Surviving are a son, William R. (and spouse Willima) Middleton, Indianapolis; a daughter, Donna (and spouse John) Karres, Indianapolis; a stepdaughter, Tonya Keifer, Sarasota, Fla.; a brother, Bobby (and spouse Patty) Middleton, Gary; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by a daughter, a son and four siblings. Cremation will take place. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, is in charge of arrangements.
