Mr. Alexander Middleton, Jr.
Mr. Alexander Middleton, Jr. was born April 9, 1948, in Columbia, South Carolina. He was the oldest child of the late Alexander Sr. and Vertelle Lydia Middleton. He departed this life on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
Mr. Middleton was educated in the public schools of Richland County, South Carolina and graduated from C. A. Johnson High School, Class of 1966. He attended Clemson University, being among the first African Americans to attend the school. He subsequently obtained a Master’s degree from the University of Miami. Mr. Middleton had a successful career which spanned the world of finance, entrepreneurship, and culminated in his retirement from the International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) as a senior executive.
Mr. Middleton was baptized at an early age and joined Greenview First Baptist Church in the Greenview Community of Columbia, South Carolina. He was a gifted pianist who used his musical talents in service to the Lord in churches everywhere he lived, ranging from being the church pianist to choir director to minister of music.
Mr. Middleton was preceded in death by his father, Alexander Sr. and mothers, Vertelle Lydia Middleton and Earnestine Middleton.
Mr. Alexander Middleton, Jr. leaves to cherish his memory; his wife, Avery Middleton; daughters, Sherry (ReKeithen) Miller and Rosalind Dennis; sons, Brent Middleton and Leon Wimbush, Jr. (Lynn Roxas); sisters, Joice (Walter “Skip”) Watson and Vertell Burgess; brother, Bernardo (Josie) Middleton; grandchildren, Gianna & Jackson Miller, Leonje S. Wimbush, and Sebastian Blake; nieces; nephews; and a host of loving family and friends, all of whom will miss him dearly.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at a viewing at Leevy’s Funeral Home on Friday, August 8, 2025, from 2 PM to 6 PM at 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC. A funeral service in honor of Mr. Alexander Middleton, Jr. will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 11 AM at Greenview First Baptist Church at 101 Isaac Street, Columbia, SC. This will be followed by burial at Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens, 2603 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC. Floral arrangements may be sent to Leevy’s Funeral Home.
Alex educated me on what it means to be a young Black Christian in America. He took the time required to make me understand that both my Christian image and my Character had to walk in sync. Alex helped me build the foundation for my life of faith. Alex lives on through people like me, and through all those that he has touched. God used Alex to help me understand how he works through people he places around us. Alex’s influence on my life will help millions of Students go to College. His influence will help millions of Entrepreneurs in communities of color , become financially self sufficient. His influence will allow me to eliminate “Essential Services Deserts,” in Communities of Color around America. My relationship with Alex taught me that God moves mountains one grain of sand at a time. I may be just one grain of sand. But, I’m sticky and I’m rolling down hill with a purpose. God bless you Alex Middleton, my old friend and Mentor.
Sorry to hear of your loss.
To Avery our deepest condolences to you and family. God will get you through this because he is helping me with the list of my beloved daughter Kelia Siplim. He does what he said he will do. Take it a day at a time. You will feel stronger than the day before. Love to you and your family.. Dee Foster Friend from z
GREENVIEW REUNION FOUNDATION
We were saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. Alexander Middleton, Jr. He grew up with many of us, played with us, attended school and graduated from C.A. Johnson High School with us. His family was part of the foundation “building blocks” of our Greenview Community. He made us all proud, and for this we are so thankful.
Our sincere prayers and condolences are with his dear wife and children, and all his family as you lay your dear one to rest. May the you be wrapped in the loving arms of our Lord Jesus, and be strengthend with His peace that passes all understanding. God bless you during this difficult time, and in the days ahead.
Prayerfully yours,
The Officers and Members of Greenview Reunion Foundation
I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Alexander Middleton, Jr. I did not know him personally, but I knew his father, stepmother, and three siblings. We were all members of Greenview First Baptist Church.
The last time I saw him, was one Sunday at Greenview. He was seated to my right maybe two pews ahead of me. What drew my attention to him was the quiet smile he had on his face that I saw from a side view. That view of him casted a striking resemblance of a Godly man I knew at Greenview. My mind was immediately filled with memories, and I knew without a shadow of doubt, that he was the son of the late Dea. Alexander Middleton, Sr. Alex, Jr. never knew I was behind him gazing at the distinct similarities of father/son.
May his soul rests peacefully in the presence of the Lord. Amen 🙏
Alex and I met in 1972 as a newly recruited commercial loan officer at First National Bank of Miami and he was hired as the first Black professional in the bank’s credit card division. As time passed, we became very close friends.
As time pasted, we learned the positions weren’t the opportunity promised. We started talking about seeking employment elsewhere where. A friend of Alex told him that IBM was hiring suggested he call the branch to determine if IBM had an opening in Miami. He told the branch manager that I worked with at the bank wasn’t very interested in a position with IBM. He mentioned that IBM offered me employment several years earlier as grad school graduate. We were hired and started our IBM career in Miami.
We became members of Glendale Baptist Church served in the church ministries, bowled on the same team in church league. During the ten years we lived in Miami, we talked face to face in the office.
In April 1982, I was promoted to Atlanta. We communicated weekly and met together when I visited the branch office as an IBM Area staff person. The same when he came to Atlanta. We friends in our business careers discussed opportunities and options as they were offered to us.
We were dear friends and respected each other input. Upon retirement, he relocated to Charlotte I stay at his home as I traveled to NJ, MD, and VA to family. During my visits to JCSU homecoming each year I invited him to participate in the activities.
We hadn’t seen one another since 1019 JCSU’S homecoming. I was looking forward to spending some time with both Alex and Avery at Smith’s homecoming this year.
In my short life of 82 years, I have met many people and some were and are friends today. My friendship with Alex was the closest and the longest excluding siblings.
Alex and I were friends and shared many moments sharing our trials and tribulation. I will miss my friend until God calls ALL together to be with Him.
Finally, Proverbs 16:3 sums up our relationship: “Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.”
My deepest condolences to the family and friends during this time of bereavement. May God continues to strengthen you all during this bereavement moment, and cover you all with his Feathers
Peace and Blessings with a lot of Love.
Ann Brown
My sincere sympathy and condolences and prayers to the Middleton family and friends. We were classmates from Elementary to High School, competing with each other for the highest math score. Rest my friend.
To the family of Alex, I extend my deepest and most heartfelt condolences. He was a special person who seemed ALWAYS to have a smile. It was a joy and wonderful to see him last year after so many (too many) years, and he was the same person. There are friends you never forget, even though you lose contact; however, time stands still for some, and Alex was one of those friends. May your special and cherished memories bring you peace in the days and years ahead.
DK
We extend heartfelt condolences to the Middleton Family in the passing of Alex. He was a great person.
We are keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Sarah and Matthew Holland
Alexander “Goo” was a real friend and always had my back while we were at Clemson University. We made some great memories that I’ll never forget. I’ll always remember how he looked out for me – especially making sure I had something to eat during college .
Sending condolences and prayers to his family during this time.
Ben and Deloris extend sincere condolences to Avery and the Middleton Family. Alexander’s was a voice of wisdom and truth, and a great Clemson Friend. RIP, Goo!
Ben and Deloris Griffith extend sincere condolences to Avery and the entire Middleton Family. He was a true voice of wisdom and truth, and a dear friend to all the 1st wave of African American Clemson students. RIP, Goo!
My sincere condolences to the family on the loss of my college roommate at Clemson. Alexander has been a true friend over the pass 56 years. All of the Clemson brothers feel the lost of a dear friend.
To a long-time neighborhood friend of the Greenview Community:
To the family,
May God bless you and keep you. I offer my sincere condolences for the loss of Alex. I am keeping you in prayer during this time of sorrow. God be with you!
Cheryl Bailey Warley and Family
To a long-time neighborhood friend of the Greenview Community:
To the family,
May God bless you and keep you. I offer my sincere condolences for the loss of Alex. I am keeping you in prayer during this time of sorrow. God be with you!
Cheryl Bailey Warley and Family
I extend my condolences to the Middleton Family. Alexander was a classmate at Clemson. Rest in peace my Brother.
May our Father God bless the family with comfort and peace give you strength during this time of bereavement.
I extend my sincere condolences to Alex’s family. We became acquainted in the late 70’s at IBM. He was a warm and friendly person who I grew to respect as a man. Rest in peace my brother.
Sherry and Rosalind, I extend my deepest condolences to you and the rest of your family. I pray the God of all comfort be your comfort both now and always.
Greenview Family forever…..
We grieve with you and cherish each precious memory of times spent in one of God’s special sanctuaries where Neighbors were Family.
Rest in peace❤️🙏🏽
Robert Scott and Martha Scott Smith
To the family of the late Mr
Alexander Middleton our Sincere Sympathy you have, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord
Blessings Queen Palmer & Dr. Angela Palmer Williams
My sincere condolences to the Middleton family during this difficult time. May God comfort and strength you all.
My sincerest sympathy to the family. Alex and I dated in the late 60’s.We remained in touch over the years updating each other on our life and families. It was ironic his sister’s husband and my present husband were close friends at Howard Univ. where I attended college. Small World! May he rest in peace and may God grant the family and friends peace.
Our sincere condolences to the Middleton
family durning the passing of Alexander.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the
family durning your time of sorrow, and may God give you peace and comfort.
God Bless 🙏🏽
I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of my cousin. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. May you find comfort in the love and support of family and friends during this difficult time. My thoughts are with you and your loved ones.
Please accept our sincere condolences for your Lossy, God Bless your Family.🙏🏿
Alexander called me two days before he passed saying he was looking forward to the Clemson Weekend. He and I knew each other since college. Was a great person and friend.
My deepest condolences to Alex’s family and friends. We both were members of Clemson Glee Club and IBM Corporate Finance team.
We had a long telephone conversation on Wednesday. I promised to see him and Ron in Clemson this weekend. I am still in shock from the call I got the following morning. He was one of our finest and he was an original. Love forever GOO. The Dude, Clemson Brothers
We had a long telephone conversation on Wednesday. I promised to see him and Ron in Clemson this weekend. I am still in shock from the call I got the following morning. He was one of our finest and he was an original. Love forever GOO. The Dude, Clemson Brothers
Classmate and friend for 58 years. Sincerest prayers and condolences to family. You will be missed and the world will be less because of you.
My sincere sympathy and condolences and prayers to the family and relatives and friends.