Mark E. Gladson
February 1, 1948 ~ May 1, 2012
Mark E. Gladson, 64, Mooresville, died May 1, 2012. Mr. Gladson was born in Beech Gorve, Indiana, to the late Clarence and Geneva (Viles) Gladson.
He graduated from George Washington High School and attended Georgia Southern University. Mark proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War in the 173rd Airborne Division. He retired in 2007 from Conway Freight as a freight supervisor. Mark enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandsons, Dean and Mason.
Mark was preceded in death by his wife, Charlene (Hawtin) Gladson.
Survivors include his son, Matthew Gladson (Kerri) of McCordsville; brothers, John and Jim Gladson; sister, Pamela Absher; grandsons, Dean and Mason Gladson; a host of nieces and nephews.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, May 4th, 2012, 4 to 7 p.m., at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Cremation will take place at the Morgan County Crematory. Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Foundation. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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I’m glad to have known Mark Gladson, my daughter’s father-in-law, for the past 4 & 1/2 years. He stood strong through his wife’s illness and after her passing. He really stepped up to the plate as an only grandparent with Dean and Mason. They loved him so much and will continue to do so. I know he loved them. He will be missed. Mike and I are very sorry for you and your family’s loss, Matt.
I am so sorry about Mark’s passing. He was one of the good ones! Your memories will comfort you. Kathi Mansfield
I was sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. We were HS classmates and I will always remember him as that tall, gangly kid who always had a smile on his face. My condolences to his family; I read the obituary and am sure you were a source of pride for him.
Satch has been a good friend since Pony League baseball in 1961, the State Championship season of 1965, GWHS baseball, and occasional card games in the early 1970’s. His Vietnam experience can be shared by us on the website: http://www.srap1-50th173rdabnbrigade.org / The ten page document includes three color pictures of his unit. Since it was hard to see, I asked him how I could find him. ‘Look for the two tall guys, then look for the nose,’ he said. I found him easily. It also notes that ‘former notable SRAP team members….Mark E. Gladson’ were famous for the Battle of Ia Drang Valley. His Short Range Ambush Patrol/Holloway’s Raiders (SRAP) were part of the 173rd Airborne Brigade. Mark was intimidated by no one–except his mom and dad and, of course, quiet Char. He really missed her the past 4 1/2 years. Yet, Mark always had respect for authority as a youngster. Especially coaches like Jerry Oliver, Frank Luzar and mostly Russell McConnell. Mac did seem to have a Mark Gladson type personality–no nonense, no prisoners. I know Mark will most miss teaching his two grandsons how to fish like only a Valley boy could, not including the White River carp. His son Matt and his brothers and sister were also in his conversations all of the time. I already miss #30. Eddie Bopp
Mark, you were one of ‘the boys’ who would talk about other things besides sports. We had some good chats. I will miss those. I wish we could have had more road trips. The ones to the winery and Brown County were fun.
Dear Gladson family. I used to work with Mark at CCX. I worked with him in the re-ship department back in disbatch. I worked with him for about 5 years before I left to pursue another job. I remember him being very funny. He always had a joke to tell, every day he told me a joke & to this day, I still tell a couple of them. I havent seen him for about 12 years, but his memory has stayed with me. Every time I tell one of his jokes, I see his face. Im so sorry for your loss. I am also a grandmother of 5 since I last seen Mark, and I know 1st hand how much I love them. You love your children, but you FALL IN love with your grandchildren, they will really miss him, but know he is always watching over them & everyone he loved. May peace & the Lord’s blessings be with you and your family during this very difficult time. Sincerely, Marlo Thurman Douglass
I have many happy memories of Mark. My parents, Jim and Nancy Chapman, have always been great friends of the Gladson’s, so I grew up spending many New Years Eve and horse races with Charlene and Mark. Once I had my son, Mark would always say I had a football player in the making, and he wanted to be his football trainer. He would make him rich 🙂 We had many laughs and fun times together. He always spoke of you, Matt. He was very proud and adored his grandsons. He will be missed, but take comfort in knowing he’s w/Char now and they are dancing away, sharing funny jokes, and looking down at you and your precious family, oh so proud. XOXO to you all. Lori and Dewane Brawner and Sean Garshwiler
For the past 40 plus years we have spent many great times together – weekends out to dinner, New Years Eves together, betting on the ponies, trips to the casinos and even Las Vegas. What a great friend that we will truly miss. All our love, Jim and Nancy Chapman
I knew both Mark and Charlene in high school and they were great people. Mark and I were buddies and won a dance contest once. He was a funny kid and I dont remember ever seeing him without a smile on his face. We had something in common in that I cheered and he played for the Continentals and both of us had family members on the Indianapolis Police Dept….my father and his aunt June. He and Charlene have gone too early but are together again and for that the family can feel peace. From Donna Burkert Copeland Class of 1966
correction: Holloway’s Raiders
Sgt. Mark Gladson won a distintive award as a soldier. His award reads, in part: ‘Bronze Star with ‘V’ device–For heroism…in military operation…6 March 1969. On this day Specialist Gladson was seated on the third armored Personnel Carrier of a column conducting a sweep south of Highway 19. At this time Specialist Gladson noticed an enemy soldier preparing to attack one of the vehicles with a rocker launcher…Specialist Gladson shouted a warming to his comrades, leaped and engaged the enemy soldier on the ground silencing him almost instantly…three more enemy troops…trying to flee…one was silenced…another was wounded…Specialist Gladson’s complete devotion to duty and personal bravery were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army. J.M. Crouck–Major, AGC—Adjutant General’
Mark, was such a good friend and buddy. We work together for many years at CCX. There’s was never a day go bye where Mark didn’t make me laugh. I will miss him forever Diana Bastin