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Randy Gladding Obituary

Randy L. Gladding, 56, of Ionia, passed away Nov. 19, 2015, in Lansing. Randy was born on June 26, 1959, in Ionia, the son of Gayla (Cole) and Brad Gladding.
For many years, Randy worked at Twin City Foods in Lake Odessa. He was a huge fan of NASCAR and especially enjoyed watching Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Jr.
Randy is survived by his mother, Gayla; his siblings, Jeff Gladding, Robin Richards, Jennifer Gladding and Todd Gladding, all of Ionia; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.
He is preceded in death by his father, Brad Gladding; his grandparents, Ralph and Mildred Cole, Stanley Gladding and Laura Gladding-Deacon.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Lehman Funeral Home, Ionia with Pastor Ken Harger officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Balcolm Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Ionia Sentinel from Nov. 21 to Nov. 23, 2015.

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November 25, 2015

Gayla I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your son
JIm Hale

November 24, 2015

TO GAYLA... EVEN THO WE HAVEN'T SEEN EACH OTHER IN YEARS, I WANT TO SAY HOW SORRY I AM TO READ ABOUT YOUR SON'S PASSING. ALTHOUGH I DIDN'T KNOW HIM, I'M SURE HE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON.

Judy Coffin

November 23, 2015

Im sorry for ur loss of Randy .We were very close for a while he had a good heart and loved to joke around.He will be missed very much. He will always be in my heart .

Kim Darnell

November 23, 2015

So sorry for your loss I knew Randy he was a great guy condolences to the family God bless

Charlotte Gilmore

November 22, 2015

Our deepest Sympathy to the family of Randy Gladding. He will be deeply
missed by us. Loved him very much.

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Nov

23

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Lehman Funeral Home

Ionia, MI 48875

Nov

24

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Lehman Funeral Home

Ionia, MI 48875

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