Charles Everette Gladden Sr.

Charles Everett Gladden, Sr., (#1 Trouble), age 77, of Supply, NC, passed away on September 9, 2012. He was born on Kings Mountain Battleground, SC on October 18, 1934, eldest son of the late James Everette Gladden and Ollie Susanna Lovelace Gladden. Mr. Gladden was a retired truck driver, after 62 years. He was a loving father, Paw-Paw, brother, and good friend to everyone. Charles was a senior member of OOIDA, and a longtime member of Teamster Local 391. In addition to his parents, Mr. Gladden was preceded in death by his first wife, Inez Odell Gladden, a sister, Thelma Fredell, and a brother, J.T. Gladden, Sr.

Charles is survived by his loving wife, Sheila Vaught Gladden, and a granddaughter of the home, Kaysy A. Smith, six children of their combined family; Charles E. Gladden, Jr. of Oak Island, NC, Pam and Ron Roux of Lake Gaston, VA, Susan McGarry of South Hill VA, Bill and Melissa Smith of Kernersville, NC, Mark and Nicole Smith of High Point, NC, Lori and David Murray of Burgaw, NC, seventeen grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews, sisters; Doris Miller and Irene Cruise, and a brother; Howard Gladden.

The family will receive friends 1:00 PM, Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at Coble Ward-Smith Supply Chapel, with Funeral service to follow at 2:00 PM, also in the Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Tri Beach Fire Dept. or Coastline Rescue.