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Rev. William Lonnie Gladden Jr.
1930 - 2023
BORN
1930
DIED
2023
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William Lonnie Gladden Obituary
June 21, 1930 - February 27, 2023
Columbia, South Carolina - Reverend William Lonnie Gladden, Jr., 92, of Columbia, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. Born on June 21, 1930, in Great Falls, South Carolina, he was a son of the late William L. Gladden, Sr. and Minnie McWaters Gladden. He was the loving husband of 73 years to Vera Mae Brazell Gladden.
He is survived by his children, Ronald Gladden (Tammy), William "Billy" Gladden (Pamela), Wayne Gladden (Cathy), Debra Kelly (Ric), Kimberly Nekos (Russ); as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Along with his wife and parents, he is preceded in death by daughter, Linda Faye Gladden; and grandson, Allen Gladden.
The family would like to express their appreciation towards Tammy Houser and Kimberly Nekos for the tender love and constant care of Rev. Gladden.
The funeral service for Rev. Gladden will be held at 2 o'clock on Thursday, March 2nd, at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, Columbia, SC. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 1 o'clock. Burial to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 7100 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC.
Memories and condolences may be shared at ShivesFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Lonnie Gladden
4 Entries
Kathy Miller
July 14, 2023
He was a true Gentleman in every sense of the word. I enjoyed our conversations at the bank.
Your Baby Girl Kimberly Lynn
March 12, 2023
I love you Daddy we made lots of great memories the last week you were here. I will cherish those moments forever along with all the wonderful memories we shared.
Best Daddy EVER!!
My ROCK!!
Love Always, Your Baby Girl Kimberly
Al Joyner
March 4, 2023
Uncle WL. Thanks for the memories, the laughs and the advice. A man who loved his Lord and shared his message to many. RIP and have a wonderful reunion!
Donna joyner Ebert
March 2, 2023
Prayers for my gladden family .. WL was my uncle he was never seen without a smile or a word from god.. memories of him at his moms house my grandmother Minnie were always laughing and his jokes his voice was one of a kind..uncle Wl you will be truly missed you were a wonderful father to your kids and anyone who had the honor of meeting you will never forget you.. up in heaven where you always talked about and with your wife,mom and all your brothers and sisters now..what a beautiful reunion in the sky..love always Donna joyner Ebert and family...
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Shives Funeral Home - Trenholm Road Chapel7600 Trenholm Road Ext., Columbia, SC 29223
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Shives Funeral Home - Trenholm Road Chapel7600 Trenholm Road Ext., Columbia, SC 29223
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