Charles A. Gladden
June 2, 1927 ~ August 15, 2007
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 11:00 AM in Bethesda United Methodist Church, Valley Lee, MD, with Rev. Irvin Beverly officiating.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 23, 2007 from 10:00-11:00 AM in Bethesda United Methodist Church, Valley Lee, MD.
Charles “Hot Foot” Alexander Gladden, Sr., 80 of Charles County, MD formerly of St. Mary’s County, MD departed this earth on August 15, 2007 in Georgetown University Hospital. When our heavenly father took hold of his hand. Born June 2, 1927 in St. Mary’s County, MD he was the son the late Charles and Arlene Morgan-Gladden. He is survived by his children: Margaret Ann Butler and Charles A. Gladden, Jr. both of St. Mary’s County, MD and Mary S. Herron of Charles County, MD. Mr. Gladden worked as a laborer and a chef for the U.S. Government. The family will receive friends Thursday, August 23, 2007 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM in Bethesda United Methodist Church, where a funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM with Rev. Irvin Beverly officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
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“To the Gladden family, We the Berry Family are so sorry to hear of your loss…HOT FOOT was a very special man.God, takes the best,there are many HOT FOOT stories to be told and I am sure you have heard them all. HOT FOOT was not a man with many words but his smile, action, and willing to help out in whatever and whenever he coud said more than words could ever… I know this is a very hard time for you all but just that God will comfort you. He will help you RIDE OUT YOUR STORM. Love The Berry’s Joyce,Ty,Wallace,Genevieve,Charles,Marylou,Melvin,Michael,Debbie,Jackie and Ronnie…”
“To Sharon & The Gladden Family: You all have our deepest sympathy. “Hot Foot, we all are going to miss you. There were alot of happy memories you leave behind. You were certainly one of a kind. A nice & considerate person, that always looked out for others. Sharon you had a wonderful father & I say to you in the family, cherish all the good memories & look up to God, he will see you through just take one day at a time. Love, Cathy, Michael & Ciera Young”
“Hot Foot,we are going to miss you. There were times when we saw you more than we did each other.IWe will miss you sitting at Daddy’s in the basement with the fella’s and letting us tease you about the Dallas Cowboys.. and all the long conversations we have had with over the years. You were a big part of this family and we are going to miss you. Rest in Peace. Yvette,William,Marcella and Paul Thompson “
“To the Gladden Family, On behalf of the Robinson family, we would like to send our condolences to you all. We were sadden to hear of your loss. He was such a beautiful person. He will always be remembered for his GREAT cooking, especially back in the days at Happyland. In your time of needed comfort, turn to our Jehovah God. Mary A. Robinson & Family”
“”To The Gladden Family” HotFoot….so many wonderful memories, he has touched so many lives in one way or another. He will live on in the hearts of everyone who loved him. “Blessed Are Those Who Mourn, For They Shall Be Comforted”, Matthew 5:4. May it be a source of inner strength to know that there’s a loving God watching over you and that throughout this time of need, he’ll stand close by your side. My thoughts are with you.”
“To Sharon,Popeye and the Gladden Family: I will miss Hot Foot dearly, put I know that he is in a better place, No more pain just joy and happiness everyday. We will all see him again in heaven. Love Gloria”
“Charles and the Gladden Family, On behalf of myself and the Hebb family, we extend our sincere condolences to you. Hot Foot was a good man! He always greeted me with a smile; and he had a great sense of humor. I remember the “Happyland” days especially on a Saturday or Sunday we could find Hot Foot cooking up a good hot chicken sandwich. Cherish the memories and seek the Lord during this time of sadness. Mary C. Hebb-Thomas & Family”
“To the Gladden Family, On behalf of the Dyson Family we would like to send our deepest sympathy to you all. We were sadden to hear about Hot Foot’s passing. Hot Foot was a very special person who will be greatly missed. I can remember back in the day when my dad knew that Hot Foot would be cooking and send us up to Happyland to get that famous fish sandwich. Just remember that God is always there with his arms opened wide to comfort you during this time. Andrew Dyson & Family “
“To the Family, you have my Sympathy, may God Bless and comfort you all at this time in the loss of a Father, Brother, Uncle, Cousin. Keep your hands in God’s hands and he will lead you through your time of sorrow. The Hutcherson Family”
“Sharon & Family, Our Hearts go out to you and your family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all and we want to express our sympathy in the time of losing a loved one. Lots of love and blessings to you and your family to help you through these times. God Bless. Rev Dr. & Mrs. Rudy C. Brooks & Family”
“Grandpa, you were our best friend, father figure, teacher, counselor and role model. It hurts so much to think that you are no longer with us, but we are filled with the memories you left behind for us to reminisce over. I will truly miss watching the cowboys games with you and don’t know how i will be able to sit through them without you being with me. But we know you are in a better place now and you are no longer suffering. We miss and love you always Grandpa. Love The Herron Grandkids”
“”Hot Foot” you will never be forgotten. You were always there when we needed you and never asked for anything in return. You will truly be missed and will forever be loved.”