James Patrick Gladden

James (Jim) P. Gladden, 59, of Ashley, Ohio passed away Sunday December 1, 2019. Jim was born in Delaware, Ohio to Paul and Virginia Gladden on March 21, 1960. He worked as an auto mechanic his entire life and loved what he did. Jim was a loving father and grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his sons and grandchildren whenever possible. Jim is preceded in death by his father, Paul Gladden & brother, Jeff Gladden. Jim is survived by his sons, Jeff, Brian, Greg, and Jacob Gladden; his brother and sister, John and Jennifer; his mother, Virginia; his grandchildren, Sydney, Hayden, Caleb, Michael, Matthew, Maddie, Braylon, Cooper, and Lillian; and several nieces and nephews. Celebration of Life will be held 1:00pm – 4:00pm Sunday 12/7/2019 at Fraternal Order of Eagles, located at 127 E. Williams St., Delaware, Ohio.