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1982 The Apopka Chief Obituary for Michael Gladden Jr.
Collection
The Gladden Document Collection
Format
Original newspaper clipping.
Date
1982-04-23
People
Michael Gladden Jr.; Michael Gladden
Location
Apopka, Florida, United States of America.
Historical Background
A newspaper clipping from The Apopka Chief containing an obituary following Michael Gladden Jr.'s April 17, 1982, death. The obituary was published on April 23, 1982. The obituary states that Michael Gladden Jr. died after a prolonged illness at Florida North Hospital. The obituary describes him as deeply involved in civic life, including helping establish the first Black Boy Scout troop in Apopka and participating in organizations such as the local Chamber of Commerce, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, the Fonn Sanfonians, and the Central Florida Morehouse College Alumni Club. He also contributed to the Black Apopka Cemetery Committee. The obituary states that funeral services were held at Marvin C. Zanders Funeral Home on April 22, 1982.
