John Edward Gladson, Jr.

John Edward Gladson, Jr., age 66, of Benton, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2015. He was born on Nov. 15, 1948 in Hendersonville, N.C. John was owner of G.E.E. Corp., formerly John's Lock and Safe, in Benton and a US Air Force Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Edward Gladson, Sr. and Ilene Godfrey Gladson; son, Brad Stephen Abercrombie. Survivors include his wife, Jessie Taylor Gladson, Benton; son and daughter-in-law, Billy Roy (Lisa) Abercrombie of Maryland. Cremation arrangements are by Ashby Funeral Home. No memorial services will be held at this time. Online guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.