John Edward Gladson, Jr., age 66, of Benton passed away on Friday, June 5, 2015.  He was born on November 15, 1948 in Hendersonville, North Carolina.  John was owner of G.E.E. Corp., formerly John's Lock and Safe in Benton and a US Air Force Veteran.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John Edward Gladson, Sr. and Ilene Godfrey Gladson, son, Brad Stephen Abercrombie.  Survivors include his wife, Jessie Taylor Gladson, of Benton; son and daughter-in-law, Billy Roy (Lisa) Abercrombie, of Maryland.  Cremeation arrangements are by Ashby Funeral lHome.  No memorial services will be held at this time.  Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.