James Harold Gladson

James Harold Gladson, 75, moved to heaven on Monday, February 15, 2010.

Harold lived almost his entire life in Murphy, making a home with his wife, Betty Berrong Gladson, on the same piece of land where he grew up, son to James and Pearl Gladson.

Harold was a deacon and member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. He was also an active Gideon for 27 years. He gave his life to serving God and spreading his love to everyone he met. He was a sharp salesman, a talented musician, and beloved community advocate.

He is survived by wife Betty Gladson; one daughter, Sharon Stiles of Hampton, Ga; one son, James David Gladson of Atlanta, Ga; two granddaughters, Tiffany Stiles of Marietta, Ga, and Candie Shahlaie and husband Jeff Shahlaie of Atlanta, Ga; one great granddaughter, Maddox Falconer of Marietta, Ga; one sister, Christine Jones and Gaines Jones of Lithonia, Ga; several nieces and nephews; and tons of other family and friends.

Sister, Kathaleen Ramsey of Loganville, Ga; brother, Kenneth Gladson of Blairsville, Ga; and sister Sue Singleton of Snellville, Ga, preceded Harold in death.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 2 pm at Cochran Funeral Home. Rev. Larry Shope, Rev. Steve Ware, and Rev. Jerry Karnes officiated. He was interred at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery.