Tony Ray Middleton, age 72, of Paris, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday May 9, 2026, at his residence.
Tony was part owner of the family business, Middleton Lumber Co. He was a member of the Henry County Class of 1972. Tony enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing golf. He was a lifetime member of the Moose Club and a proud supporter of the local area veterans.
Tony was born on April 8, 1954, to Elmer and Margaret Elizabeth Craig Middleton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer Middleton and Margaret Elizabeth Middleton.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jan Holley Middleton of Paris, TN.
He is survived by his daughters, Marcia Wimberley (Brett) and Morgan Middleton; his grandchildren, Wells, Maddy, Kaden, Kyla, Hendrix, Evelyn, and Cruz; his brothers and sister, Mike Middleton (Vicky), Max Middleton (Karen), Timmy Middleton, Ricky Middleton (Teresa), and Sherri Middleton (Lyn); along with several nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street, Paris, TN 38242, is handling the arrangements. A graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Puryear, Tennessee.