Charles Willard Middleton

Charles Willard Middleton, 97, of Vienna, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on October 3, 2025.

Born on January 4, 1928, Charles graduated from Cairo High School in 1946. He was a World War II veteran with the 1st Cavalry Division and served in the Army of Occupation in Japan.

He dedicated more than four decades of his career to DuPont, where he worked in the research, Butacite, and Teflon divisions. Charles also enjoyed his time with H&S Trailer Sales, combining his professional life with his love of camping, fishing, and hunting.

Charles was a longtime member of Vienna Baptist Church. He faithfully served as an usher for many years and was active in the Men’s Tool Club, where he built friendships and gave back to his community.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Willard L. and Augustine (Marshall) Middleton; sisters Wavaline (Joseph) Czarnecki, Virginia (Ernest) Echard, Helen (Russell) Henderson, Ruth (E. Edwin) McCauley; and his daughter, Cheryl (David) Ankrom.

He is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Iona Jean (Yoak) Middleton; his son, Steven (Stephanie) of Vienna; granddaughter, Jane Ankrom (Jim) Cirigliano of Powell, OH; grandsons, Jared (Alexandria) Middleton of Dover, DE, and Andrew Ankrom of Vienna.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 12–2 p.m. at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home in Vienna, giving family and friends an opportunity to gather, share stories, and honor Charles’s life. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Rev. Dwight Brohard and Pastor Bill Brown officiating. A graveside service will take place immediately after at Evergreen Cemetery in Parkersburg, WV.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Vienna Baptist Church.

Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Vienna is honored to serve the Middleton family.