Mickey Gleaton

Wagener – Mr. Ernest McLane “Mickey” Gleaton, Jr., 77, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (from a fatal car accident).

Left to cherish Mickey’s memories are his wife of 58 years, Jessie “Bootsie” Dean Craft Gleaton, daughter, Lori Gleaton Swearingen and her husband Mark, grandchildren: Hannah Elizabeth Swearingen (Thomas), Joshua McLane Swearingen, and Kiersten Claire Swearingen (Will), mother, Doris Poole Gleaton, siblings and in-laws: Dianne G. (Jimmy) Hutson, Marsha G. (Jerry) Bolin, Donna G. (Dave) Frishcosy, Melody Craft (Jody) Hill, Rusty Castine, and Linda Craft, aunts: Beverly Jeffcoat and Alberta Poole, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Born on August 1, 1948, to Doris Gleaton and the late Ernest McLane Gleaton, Sr. He is also preceded in death by his in-laws: Jeannie Castine, Vivian Sturgeon, Bud Craft, and Frankie Craft Gaddis.

Mickey was a proud Veteran of the United States Army having served in the 82nd Airborne Division in 1970 to 1974. He graduated from bootcamp as an E4 and continued skydiving with his paratrooper colleagues. He was a “lifetime” Mason having been a member of Cedar Lodge #184 where he served previously as Grand Master. Mickey was a member of the IBEW Local Union 776 throughout his sixty plus year career as an electrician. He made countless friends across the country as he traveled for work with the union. The “brotherhood” was always very special and supportive for him and his family. Mickey was devoted to his family. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren who affectionately called him Poppie. He will be forever loved and missed.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mickey’s honor to Clinton Methodist Church or Masonic Cedar Lodge #184.

Visitation will be 3-4 pm Friday, May 15, 2026, at Clinton Methodist Church. Memorial Service will follow at 4 pm also in the church sanctuary with Military Honors and Masonic Rites.

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