Darryl Dwight Gladden

DARRYL DWIGHT GLADDEN was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on July 4, 1965 to the late John and Earnestine Gladden. He departed this life at the young age of 50 on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. He was dearly loved by his family and friends, to which he was undeniably devoted to. Darren, as he was affectionately called, received his formal education in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School system. He attended Harding High School and graduated in June 1983. He’s been a member of the Mother House of Prayer in Charlotte, North Carolina since birth. As a teenager, Darren became a loyal employee with the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System, where he was employed for several years as a Bus Driver. Being that he absolutely loved working in the transportation field; he found himself working for a few other companies as a driver. By doing so, Darren finally landed with a organization he truly enjoyed...working for FedEx Freight, which he was employed for approximately 17 years until he became ill. Darren had a deep, unconditional love for All of his children and grandchildren. He could always be seen playing and interacting with them at any given time... In many instances, he was one to put the needs of his children and grandchildren before those of himself. He will be remembered for his kind and gentle spirit. Darren was preceded in death by one son, Darryl Dwight Gladden, Jr.: sister-in-law: Deborah Soliman (Mohammed); and father-n-law, Haywood Thompson. In God’s keeping, he leaves: A loving devoted Best friend AND Wife of 23 years, Billie Faye (BJ) Gladden; four daughters: Crystal Thompson (Von), Shakeya Gladden, Rochelle Gladden, and Alisha Thompson; ten grandchildren: Deja, Kendrick, Zyaniaa, Jashanti, Kievon, Kemari, Kaidynce, Kyren, Ryleigh, and Amilyah; four sisters: Doris Gladden, Shirley Smith, Vanessa Mason (Tony), and Tina Gladden; two brothers: Ernest Watson (Gail) and William Ervin all of Charlotte, NC; one Aunt: St. Burie Linton (Chuck) of West Palm Beach, FL; Mother-in-law: Katherine Thompson; one sister-in-law: Deirdre Davis (Xzavier); two brothers-in-law: John Thompson (Tonya) and Chris Thompson; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Special friends: Stan Neely, David President, Charles Tate, and Graylin Howell.

Darryl Dwight Gladden

July 4, 1965 - November 10, 2015