Alton Resse Gladden, 70, of Spiro, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2004. He was born Dec. 19, 1933 at Idabel to John T. and Rena (Guest) Gladden. He was very fond of the KIBOIS Association that was a big part of his care. He loved people, working on his duties and always had a big smile. Alton was his daddy's buddy for 70 years. He loved everyone.

His mother preceded him in death.

Survivors include two sisters, Louise Peaton and husband Glenn of Mesa, Ariz. and Sue Kennedy and husband Richard of Fort Smith, Ark.; one brother, Johnny Gladden and wife Linda of Ellicott, Colo.; his father of the home; seven nieces and nephews, Kathy, Judy, Ronnie, Steven, Dennis and wife Denise, Ricky and wife Beverly, and Chellie; 11 great-nieces and nephews, Bryan, Brandi, Donovan, Colby, Kylah Chelsie, Chase, James, Lynna, Kyle and Ashley; and Kris Dickerson, Linda Workman and Linda Kennedy.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 15 in Fairview Cemetery with Mr. Bill Ralston officiating, under the direction of the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro.

Pallbearers will be Dennis Kennedy, Ricky Kennedy, Frank Howery, Raymond Rhodes, Bobby Workman and Kenny Dickson.

Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Griffin, Mark Smith, Bud Cusick, Ronnie Peaton, Steve Peaton, Jim Kennedy, Chase Kennedy, Donovan Kennedy and Colby Kennedy. ssssss

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