Howard Arthur Gladding

1931 - 2014

Age 83, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014. Howard was born September 14, 1931, in Muskegon, MI the son of Howard Sr. and Theresa (Algaier) Gladding. Howard grew up in the Lyons, Michigan area and moved to Lansing area in 1953. A liscenced real estate broker since 1961, Howard enjoyed fishing and playing his key board. Howard was a member of the Lansing Jaycee's and a life member of the Holt American Legion Post #238 . He was a member of the Holt Seventh Day Adventist Church for many years. Howard was in the National Guards for 9 years and very proud of his service. A loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend will be dearly missed by all that knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harwood Gladding, granddaughter, Chelsea Weymouth and grandson, Jonathan Ferree. Howard is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Carolyn (Christensen); children, Julia (Darrell) Ferree, Mike (Lorena) Gladding, Sue (Keith) DeBarr and Kris (Roger) Weymouth; grandchildren, Christy Ferree, Deidre Ferree, Eric (Amy) Gladding, Kyle (Stephanie) Gladding, Bryce Gladding, Sara Gladding, Katie (Kyle ) Zemsta, Keith (Brandy) DeBarr, Madisyn Weymouth and Damen Weymouth; great grandchildren, Julia Ferree, Lillian DeBarr and Autumn DeBarr. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, August 21, 2014, 10:00 AM at the Palmer, Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Home, Holt Chapel with pastor Chuck Hanlon officiating. Interment will follow in Needmore Cemetery in Chesterfield Twp. The family will receive relatives and friends, Wednesday, August 20, 2014, from 6-8 PM and then once again one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Holt Seventh Day Adventist Church Building Fund in memory of Howard.