Charles E. Van Middlesworth

Charles Edward "Chuck" Van Middlesworth, 84, of Treasure Island, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015, with family at his side. Chuck was born in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1930 to the late La Verne G. and Eva (Graham) Van Middlesworth. Chuck was preceded in death by his wife of 36 years Norma D. Van Middlesworth. Chuck was a native of St. Petersburg. In his early years Chuck became a carrier for the St. Petersburg Times and Tallahassee Democrat. He graduated from St. Petersburg High School in 1948. Chuck completed his B.S. Degree in Accounting in 1955 from Florida State University. At FSU Chuck was the president of Phi Kappa Tau and Alpha Kappa Psi. Chuck was a veteran of the Army and served in the Korean War. With a vision toward the future of St. Petersburg, Chuck co-founded Van Middlesworth and Company PA, Certified Public Accountants in 1960 along with his brother Jim. Chuck was in continuous practice as a C.P.A. for 46 years. Professionally active, Mr. Van Middlesworth was president and member of the West Coast Chapter of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He later served on the Executive Committee of the FICPA. As a member of American Institute of CPA's, he served on the National Governing Council and the National Trial Board. Chuck's civic involvement reflects his professional philosophy of giving back to the community. Chuck was a Vice Chairman of the United Way Budget Committee, Treasurer of the Community Welfare Council, and the Treasure Island Chamber of Commerce, President and Life Member of the St Petersburg Lions Club and a Member of the Treasure Island Board of Adjustment. Chuck served on the Board of PARC and Bayfront Hospital. Director of the Committee of 100 in Pinellas County, President of the Catholic Diocese Social Service in St. Petersburg and President of St. John's Catholic School Board. He was President of the St. Petersburg Toastmasters Club #2284, a Rotarian of Gulf Beach Rotary and Secretary of Over-the-Hill Gang for St. Petersburg High School. Mr. Van Middlesworth was President of the Suncoast Estate Planning Council and has served as Treasurer of the Suncoasters of St. Petersburg. In addition, he has served as a Treasurer of the Suncoast Tiger Bay Club and past Chairman of the Board of Trustees of St. Anthony's Health Care. He also has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Treasure Island Tennis and Yacht Club. He was a Life member of the Florida State University Alumni Association. Chuck was an active lifetime member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Chuck is survived by his children, Kevin (Beth) Van Middlesworth, Jill (Joseph) Banks, Guy (Pamela) Van Middlesworth, and Jon Van Middlesworth; brothers, William "Bill" Van Middlesworth and his late wife (June), James "Jim" (Joan) Van Middlesworth; and seven grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. The family request in leiu of flowers that memorial donations made to St. Petersburg Lions Foundation, Suncoast Hospice and St. Anthony's Hospital Foundation. There will be a visitation on Thursday, January 8, 2015 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Anderson McQueen Family Tribute Center, 2201 Dr. MLK Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33704 with a scripture service at 7:00 P.M. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, January 9, 2015 at 10:00 A.M at St. John Vianney, 445 82nd Avenue, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706.