Franklin Delano Gladden Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Franklin Delano Gladden of Flintstone, Georgia, who passed away on January 28, 2026, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Franklin Delano Gladden to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Franklin may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Gladden and Gracie Gladden; his wife Peggy Gladden; and his former wife Johnnie Mai Gladden. He is survived by: his sons, Delano Gladden (Marilyn) and Tony Gladden; and his sister Phyllis Smith. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
