Gary Gladden, 61, of Waynesville, NC passed away Monday, May 29th, 2023, at Haywood County Community Hospital.
He was a native of Graham County and the son of the late Tommy and Margaret Brackett Gladden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers; Matthew “Sug” Gladden, Ricky “Cotton” Gladden, Tim Gladden, and his sister Cynthia Gladden.
He is survived by his girlfriend Lawanda Parker, of Waynesville, NC, his sisters; Flo Hayes and husband Robert of Kernersville, NC, Brenda Thomas and husband Jim of Chesnee, SC, Amanda Riddle and husband Buddy of Robbinsville, NC, Tina Gladden of Cramerton, NC, Lou Buchanan of Robbinsville, NC, Pat Laney and husband Todd of Andrews, NC and brothers; Larry Gladden of Carrollton, GA, Burlin Gladden and wife Kathy of Flat Top, WV, Tommy Gladden Jr. and wife Stephanie of Robbinsville, NC, Bill Gladden of Louisville, KY, Joe Gladden of Robbinsville, NC, Thomas Gladden of Waynesville, NC, Danny Gladden and wife Deb of Stecoah, NC.
A private committal service will be held at a later date.