Clyde Downing Middleton, Jr. , 88, of Ocala Florida, passed away on November 10 after a short illness. He was born on January 29, 1930 in St. Augustine, FL to Clyde D. Middleton, Sr. and Laurie (Buck) Middleton. Clyde, known to many people as "Brother", grew up in Pomona Park and Palatka and graduated in 1948 from Mellon (Putnam) High School in Palatka, FL. After high school, he enlisted in the Navy and after being honorably discharged, he enlisted in the Coast Guard where he served from 1951-1954. He became a real estate broker and worked in the family business all his life. In the 60's he developed several properties in central Florida such as Big Scrub Campsites, Hog Valley, Woods and Lakes and many others Blessed with good looks, charm and a penchant for storytelling, he made friends with and entertained all who crossed his path. He was happiest playing his guitar and singing his favorite songs and He still talked about his favorite rides from the 60's, a Pontiac GTO, VW camper and amphibian car. He loved traveling around the United States in a motorhome with the idea of panning for gold and finding the mother load. Although single when he died, Clyde had two previous marriages. He and Joyce (Samford) Middleton (deceased) shared two daughters, Cherie Wilson (Jim) and Sandra Burke and one son, Wayne Middleton (Paula). Clyde and Linda Mobley (Don) shared one daughter, Laura Middleton (Micheal Owens). He was predeceased by his parents, Clyde Sr. and Laurie Middleton and brother James Middleton. His surviving siblings are Barbara Harris and Harlow Middleton (Michell). He is also survived by his brother-in-law Jack Samford (Sandra). Clyde's grandchildren include Eric Delisle (Ginnie), Ryan Burke (Agatha), Tyler Burke, Evan Burke, Cory Burke, Wayne Paul Middleton (Sam), Stacy Harper (Dustin) and William Shea Middleton. Clyde's great-grandchildren include Ryan Jr. and Kealan Skerritt-Burke and Jackson, Charlotte and Benjamin Harper. Clyde also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, good friends and a young man Stormy Sharon, whom he mentored for 25 years. Clyde was a very generous man so in lieu of flowers, he would want you to give to a charity or help someone in need, in his honor. There will be a Celebration of Life gathering on Saturday, December 1, 2018, 2PM at The Crystal Cove Riverfront Resort pavilion, first entrance, 133 Crystal Cove Drive, Palatka, FL 32177. Light refreshments provided. (Johnson-Overturf Funeral Homes & Crematory)