Joseph Neal Gleaton

Joseph Neal Gleaton, 56, of North, S. C. passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021. A Memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at the North United Methodist Church with the Rev. Richard Toy officiating.A Service of Committal will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Mr. Gleaton was born in North, a son of the late John Henry Gleaton, III and the late Lidith Hazel Yon Gleaton.Joe was employed by the North School District in maintenance for a number of years. He was the inspirating organizer of the North Day of Prayer for the past 23 years.He was co-chair with the late Betty Derrick for the North Beautification project, along with the “Fabulous 50s” town festival for many years. Joe was also a proud member of the Beaver Creek Indian Tribe. Survivors include his wife, Joy Gleaton; a daughter, Lizabelle Lucinda Martin; step-son, Timothy Mideour; a sister, Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Gleaton of Orangeburg; brothers, John Henry Gleaton, III of Lexington, S.C., Richard Jason Gleaton of Traveler’s Rest, S. C., Thomas Howard Gleaton of Orangeburg, S.C.; nieces, Melinda White, Jynifer Rabon, Kaila Gleaton; nephews, Tyrese Gleaton, Jason Gleaton and Justin Rabon. Mr. Gleaton was predeceased by his wife, Jill Gleaton and a sister, Glenda Fay Rabon. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Epworth Children’s Home, P.O. Box 50466, Columbia, S. C. 29250. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.mcalhanyfuneralhome.com. Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home is assisting the family.