Mr. Herbert Gleaton

Herbert Lee Gleaton was born on August 27, 1944 in Cayce, South Carolina to the late Eddie Austin and Rebecca Gleaton Myers. He departed this earthly journey on February 1, 2020.

Herbert was educated in the Lexington County school system. While attending Lakeview, he was a standout football player. Herbert was employed with the University of South Carolina and retired after over twenty years of service.

Herbert was an active member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. He served with several ministries including Hi-Praize, the Mighty Men’s Male Chorus, and the Media Ministry.

Herbert was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Gleaton; parents, Eddie Austin and Rebecca Gleaton; grandparents, James and Lillie Gleaton; sister, Pearlie Mae Howell, and brother, James Myers, Jr.

Herbert leaves to cherish his memory his loving children, Andre (Phyllis) Gleaton of Lugoff, SC, Kevin (Samantha) Gleaton of Lexington, SC, Andrea (Kedric) Cucleasure of West Columbia,  SC, and Ashley Smith of Lexington, SC ; one brother, Thurmon (Barbara) Myers of Lexington, SC.; nine grandchildren, Taylor, KJ, Julius, Elise, Christion, Jaden, Paris, Aiden and Khloe; two great-granddaughters, Kali Grace and Kyla; a special friend, Edith Peterson; and a host of loving relatives and friends who loved him dearly.

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