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Dr. Wade Gladin

  • October 8, 2009
  • Greer, South Carolina
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“Mine was the blessed privilege and pleasure of serving with Wade on the Calvary Bible College faculty back in the 1970s. One of my favorite memories...Read More » ”
1 of 12 | Posted by: Harry Waterhouse - Independence, MO

“Today is truly a sad day to hear of Wades passing. There is a flood of fond memories of the good times we enjoyed with Wade and Barbara at Good News...Read More » ”
2 of 12 | Posted by: Bob and Bobbie Rill - Tucson, AZ

“I am sorry to read of your father's passing. You lost both of your parents so young. I was a student at CBC in K.C. in 1966-71. I toured the south...Read More » ”
3 of 12 | Posted by: Ila (Johnston) Holloway - Holton, KS

“Dr. Gladin was one of my favorite teachers. He taught Childrens Literature to me 23 years ago. He was a blessing and an asset to BJU. ”
4 of 12 | Posted by: Denise Arthurs - Taylors, SC

“When you influence and are loved by three generations in a family you must be an exceptional person. Dr. Gladin was well named. He brought gladness...Read More » ”
5 of 12 | Posted by: Dr Don and Judy Heinrich - Greer, SC

“I am so thankful for the ministry Dr Gladin had at BJU. He was one of my favorite professors. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this...Read More » ”
6 of 12 | Posted by: Becky Grass Griffith - Greenville, SC

“We wish to express our deepest sympathy to all of Dr Gladin's family and friends. Dr Gladin was a blessing to us in too many ways to count! ”
7 of 12 | Posted by: John and Heather Schaub - SC

“Dear Family and Friends, Dr. Gladin was always cheerful and often sat with us at meals in the family room. We want to offer our sympathy and prayers...Read More » ”
8 of 12 | Posted by: Dr. & Mrs. Stewart Custer - SC

“When I read about Wade's "homegoing" in the Kansas City Star, I thought about all the educators "Dr. Gladin" has influenced over the past 50 years...Read More » ”
9 of 12 | Posted by: Tom Bonine - raymore, MO

“I was deeply saddened to hear of Mr. G's death. He had great influence on my life, my teaching, and my marriage. He truly was a remarkable educator...Read More » ”
10 of 12 | Posted by: Toni Crocker - Cheyenne, WY

“Dr. Gladin was an amazing person. He was truly invested in the lives of students. I will never forget his encouragement and the effort he put in...Read More » ”
11 of 12 | Posted by: Maria Bakht - Bellingham, WA

“The Staff of The Mackey Mortuary wish to express our deepest sympathy to you at this difficult time. ”
12 of 12 | Posted by: The Mackey Mortuary


Dr. Wade Gladin
Greer, SC

Dr. E. Wade Gladin, 72, husband of Christine Gladin, of 302 Riverside Towne Circle, died October 8, 2009.

Born in Augusta, GA, he was the son of the late James Robert and Grace Cecelia Loftin Gladin.

Dr. Gladin served the Lord as an educator for 50 years, most recently at Bob Jones University.

Surviving are his son, Richard Gladin and his wife Sheryl of Virginia Beach, VA; his daughter, Sharon Gladin Glessner and her husband Ty of Junction City, KA; two sisters, Wanda Mae Morris of Jacksonville, FL, and Martha Janice Haggit of Ft. Mill, SC; and two grandchildren, Evin Gladin and Nathaniel Gladin. He was preceded in death by his first wife Barbara Gladin.

Services will be Sunday, 2PM at Hampton Park Baptist Church, with entombment to follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 5:30PM until 7PM at The Mackey Mortuary. The family will also receive friends Sunday at the church from 1PM until 1:45PM.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Demonstrative Need Scholarship Fund, Box 34555, Greenville, SC 29614.

Arrangements by The Mackey Mortuary, Century Drive

Online registry and obituaries at www.mackeymortuary.com