Tyrone Bernard Middleton

Tyrone Bernard Middleton, was born on January 15, 1971, to the late

Isaac and Rebecca Middleton. He departed this earthly life on July 16,

2025 surrounded by loving family and friends.

At the conclusion of a modest education, Tyrone, affectionately known

as Bernard, became a hardworking man.  He was employed at the White

Hall Plantation for 10 plus years. He then went on to work for Colleton

County School System, where he served for many additional years. He

continued his employment with Walmart Supercenter until his health began

to fail. 

Bernard was a dedicated member of St. Paul CME Church, joining

the young adult choir at an early age. As a husband and father, he enjoyed

simply attending church with his mom and family.

Tyrone, more popularly known as Bernard and Uncle B to family and

friends, was a comedian in his own way. Telling jokes and making people

laugh came naturally. He would often say “I just love having fun and cutting

the fool.” He was known for making us laugh.

Bernard found pleasure in the simple things of life. Being around his

family and spending time with them was paramount! He loved baseball and

enjoyed attending the games of his son, nieces, and nephews. Brenard

was their biggest fan.  On any given Sunday you could catch a crowd of

spectators watching a good game of family baseball at the Middleton’s

home. Of course, Bernard would be the loudest one out there!!  In addition

to being a fan of baseball and football, he loved playing spades or casting a

line on the fishing bank. His competitive nature would not allow him to lose,

and would do what he deemed necessary to ensure his victory. During

Spades, he swore he never cheated, but everybody knew better. To be

around Bernard was to share in his warmth and love. 

Those waiting at the heavenly gates to greet him are: His loving

parents Issac and Rebecca Middleton, brothers Anthony, Calvin and

Everette Middleton, sister Harriett Chisolm, brother-in-law Grady (Greg)

Chisholm and Leon Williams, all who preceded him in death.

Those left to reflect on his wonderful legacy and precious memories

are Fiancé Joetta (Hope) Washington of Walterboro, SC, Children: Tyrone

Davont’e (Lacey) Middleton of North Carolina, Kayla L. Middleton of

Walterboro, SC, Alayia N. (Kenneth) Middleton of Green Pond, SC,

Mahogany Middleton, Marquelle Jones, and Jalia Thomas all of Walterboro,

SC, Sibling Theanphilus Vern (Verlanda) Middleton of Columbia, SC. Aunts

and Uncles: Angie Sylvia (Nathan Jr.) Gillison of Walterboro, SC, Jake

(Stella) Graham of Manhattan, NY, June (Gladys) Graham of Charleston,

SC, Christina (Queen) Brown of Whitehall, SC, Betsy Ann (Nathaniel) Mays

of Bamberg, SC. Nieces and Nephews: Kenyetta (Quentin) Fishburne of

Columbia, SC, Michelle (Lionel) Yates of Lexington, SC, Gregory (Tana)

Middleton of Walterboro, SC, Theanphilus (TJ) and Theron Middleton of

Columbia, SC, George (Fatty) Deas of Summerville, SC. Grandchildren:

NaZiyah Washington, Nariyah Middleton, Tyrone D. Middleton Jr., Kaylin

Middleton all of Walterboro, SC and Zariyah Middleton of North Carolina. 

Great Nieces and Nephews: Sebastian Yates, Kyleigh and Quentin

(Journey) Fishburne Jr. of Columbia, SC, Cherish Middleton of Walterboro,

SC, Deandre Elmore of Green Pond, SC, Special Cousins: Regina Gantt,

Nathan (Lil Nate) III and Natalyn Gillison of Walterboro, SC, Gen. Jacob

Middleton of Virgina, Brain Middleton of Florida, God Sister Iesha (Stacy)

Cuttino of Walterboro, SC. Friends/brothers: Derrick (Bozo) Brown and

Edward (Tiger) Gethers.  Lifelong friends: Eddie Grant, Kwasi Levine, and

Terrence (T Rock) Richards all of Walterboro, SC in addition to a host of too

many to name cousins, family, friends, coworkers, and church family who

loved and adored him. 

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