Carl Edward “Ed” Gladson, 84, of Fairland, passed away, Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Sayre Christian Village in Lexington, Kentucky.
He was born June 24, 1940, in Benham, Kentucky, the son of William and Sarah (Maggard) Gladson. On December 1, 1962, he married Samme Cope, and she preceded him in death on December 17, 2008.
Ed is survived by his daughter, Carla Caton and husband, Isaac, of Lexington; granddaughters, Kayela Caton and Sarah Caton; sister, Madge Hensley of Corbin, Kentucky; sister-in-law, Sandra Delk of Fairland; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to Samme, Ed was preceded in death by his parents; and daughter, Rebecca G. Gladson-Wade; sisters, Georgia Cole-Monbeck, Ruth Stevens and Mildred Mackey; and brothers, Robert Gladson and Carrol Gladson.
In 1960, Ed graduated from Benham High School.
He retired from Ford Motor Company, with 45 years of service.
Ed was a member of Fairland United Methodist Church now Fairland Grace Community Church. He was also a member of the Sugar Creek Masonic Lodge No. 279 F&AM, and the Fairland Order of the Eastern Star, where he served as Worthy Patron.
Ed loved being a volunteer coach for TYAA T-ball and football. He later became an avid fan, and was awarded the Distinguished Sports Fan by the Tiger Backers of Triton Central High School. He enjoyed IU basketball and was a huge Bobby Knight fan. As his family grew Ed could be found on most Sunday’s in his favorite pew at Fairland United Methodist Church now Grace Community Church. He enjoyed reading his bible, listening to Gospel Music and watching western’s. Ed went to meet the Lord after a long illness surrounded by family and friends.
Visitation will be from 10 am to Noon, Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Fairland Grace Community Church, 205 W. Washington St., in Fairland.
Masonic services begin at Noon, Saturday with the funeral service following, at the church.
Interment will be at Fairland Cemetery in Fairland.
Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.
Online condolences may be shared with Ed’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
