Norfolk - Eddie Gladdney, 81, of the 3300 block of Loam Street departed this life April 12, 2007. Born in Safford, Alabama, he retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of dedicated service. After his military service, he was employed with Norfolk Naval Shipyard for 20 years until he retired. He was a member of Gabriel Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, where he was a Trustee, a member of the male choir, and the usher board.



He is survived by his wife, Shirley E. Gladdney of Norfolk, two stepdaughters, two brothers, five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.



A funeral service will be held Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at noon at Gabriel Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church. Interment will follow at Albert G. Horton, Jr., Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milner's Road, Suffolk. Viewing will be Monday from 2pm - 7pm at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.