Austin Wayne Middleton, age 23 of Manistee, MI died unexpectedly Wednesday, February 22, 2017. He was born July 10, 1993 in Flint, MI son of Harold Jr. and Elizabeth (LaPine) Middleton.

He is survived by his parents, Harold Jr. & Elizabeth Middleton; his siblings, April Lockhart (Phil Taylor), Eric (Natasha) Lockhart, Nicole Lockhart (Ben Radlinski), Harold Middleton III and his grandfather Harold Middleton Sr. Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces & nephews also survive him.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Reginald Lockhart III, his maternal grandparents, Joseph LaPine & Christine (James) Johnson and his maternal grandmother, Shirley Middleton.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee. Burial will take place in the spring at the Benzonia Township Cemetery. The family will be at the funeral home from 11:00 AM until the time of service at Noon to receive friends.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.