Donald Wayne Gleason Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Donald Wayne Gleason of Thomasville, North Carolina, who passed away on January 23, 2026 at the age of 74. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Donald leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
He is survived by: his wife Hye Gleason; his children, Chad Gleason of High Point and Erica G. Coakley of Greensboro; his sister Debbie Tharp of Charlotte; and his grandchildren, Graelyn Coakley and Graham Coakley.
