He was born February 26, 1950 in Charleston, the son of Arnold and Freda Westfall Gladwell. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Lula Belle, sister, Connie and granddaughter Shelby Renee Gladwell.
Moped was retired from Bayer Crop Science, Institute. He was a member of Kanawha Valley Lodge #36 A.F. & A.M., Scottish Rite and Beni Kedem Shrine.
He is survived by his children, Leslie Smith (Bill), of Charleston, Melissa Whittington (Ronnie), of Buffalo, and Justin Gladwell, of Winfield, grandchildren, Marley Jo Gladwell and Courtney Whittington, brother, Jerry Gladwell, of Charleston, and daughter in law, Sarah Gladwell
Celebration of John’s life will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, May 8, 2023 at Tyler Mt. Funeral Home with Celebrant HR Whittington presiding. Entombment will follow in Tyler Mt. Memory Gardens with Masonic Graveside Rites Conducted by Kanawha Valley Lodge #36 A.F. & A.M.
Gathering of family and friends will be from noon until time of service at the funeral home.
Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.tylermountainfuneralhome.com