Paul Jack “PJ” Midkiff, 85, of South Charleston, passed away Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, at CAMC-General Division, Charleston, WV.
He was born in Lillybrook, WV, on Sept. 12, 1934, the son of the late Raymond O. and Cecile Loftus Midkiff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Elaine Midkiff Bell, and by his brother, Conrad R. Midkiff.
PJ retired from Bell Atlantic /Verizon in 1987 with 35 years service. He was a life member of the Telephone Pioneers, the Dunbar Masonic Lodge #159, Scottish Rite, Beni Kedem Shriners and Eastern Star.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Martha “Patsy” Stewart Midkiff; sons, Steven Craig Midkiff and David Eric Midkiff and his wife, Yolanda; granddaughters, Jennifer, Kristen, Miranda and Ashley and seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Marian Crowe of Huntington, and Yvonne DeBord of Alum Creek.
Service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service.
Patsy, Steven, David….my sincere condolences. I wish I had known earlier of Paul Jack’s passing, I would have come to the services. He was a special neighbor.
Sincere condolences to the family.
We are so very sorry. Paul Jack was such a kind man and will be remembered always. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
In my thoughts Patsy, Eric and Steven. Paul Jack and your family were so kind and hospitable during our visits. Forever in our memory.
Aunt Patsy, I am so sorry, he is remembered fondly! Truly a kind man!
Paula Slusher
PJ was a great friend to my Uncle Brady Francisco and became a great friend to us all. Wonderful memories of visits at our home place on Tyler Mountain.
PJ was a good man & will be missed by many.
Thoughts & Prayers to Patsy & family
Paul Jack was a great friend. He would always come up to me every time he would see me just to talk. Most of the time we would talk about his Bobcat.
I’ll miss my old friend!
He will be missed by so many, always had a smile for everyone
We extend our condolences to the entire Midkiff family, on behalf of our Dad, we appreciated all the visits Paul Jack made during Dad’s illnesses. Our thoughts and prayers for strength for each of you for the coming days,
A great man in the family, he will be sorely missed. Sincere condolences to the family. God be with you.