Joshua Lee Middleton

Joshua Lee Middleton, 40 of Lynchburg, VA left this world to continue his Journey on June 12, 2025. He was born on January 13, 1985. Surviving Josh are his mother and father Sheila Pacot (Nick) and Kevin Middleton (Lindsay), his younger brother Jay Middleton (Kira), his nephew Taylor Weschke, and niece Aubrie Middleton with whom he shared a very special bond. His grandmother Beverly Middleton, Aunts, Uncles, and cousins that he loved and adored. He also leaves behind his feisty, much loved and feared miniature dachshund Filburt. Josh was predeceased by his Grandfather Glenn Middleton and Grandmother and Grandfather, Granny and Beebop with whom he was very close and who surely are celebrating to be with him again.

Josh graduated with honors from Jefferson Forest High School and attended Governors School. He received his Bachelor of Art’s from University of Virginia majoring in Cognitive Science and Philosophy. Josh was very creative and had many talents in art, writing and culinary skills. He took great joy in sharing his gifts with his loved ones and friends.

Josh had a great sense of humor and wit. He was very intelligent and loved his friends and family fiercely. He had a tender and loving soul and fought a long courageous battle with addiction. It is an extremely hard battle for everyone involved. In his honor, please be supportive and understanding to those who are suffering with addiction and the effects it puts on their loved ones and friends.

For those wishing to make memorial contributions in Josh’s memory please consider your charity of choice.

The family will gather with friends and loved ones to celebrate Josh at a future time. To send condolences online please visit tharpfuneralhome.com. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford is assisting the family.