Mr. John Bruce Midkiff

Mr. John Bruce Midkiff, age 78, of Stuart passed away Friday, Jan. 8, 2016 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on Aug. 8, 1937 in Patrick County to the late Lee Midkiff and Priscilla Hylton Midkiff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Nicholas Bruce Howard. Mr. Midkiff was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary for many years and was awarded the AUXOP pin. He had taught at Critz School and was a Principal at Meadows of Dan School and also in Spotsylvania County for several years. He was a longtime member of Sycamore Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Mary Lou Hall Midkiff of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Melba and Doug Howard of Lebanon, Amy and Douglas Grinnan of Fredericksburg; two grandchildren, Chad Howard, John Grinnan; one great grandchild, Jace Howard; a brother and sister-in-law, Blanco and Nancy Midkiff of Stuart; a special nephew and niece, David and Virginia Midkiff; and two special great nieces, Kelly Midkiff, and Sarah Bristol and husband, Andy.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016 at 3:00 PM at Sycamore Baptist Church with Rev. Gerald Melton officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Sycamore Baptist Church c/o Nancy Midkiff, 171 Sycamore Church Lane, Stuart, VA 24171. Online condolences may be sent to www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

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