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Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Endeavor Air/NWA Capt. Ernest “Chip” Knight Gladding II

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Endeavor Air/NWA Capt. Ernest “Chip” Knight Gladding II

Feb. 2, 1952 ~ Nov. 11, 2025

 


Source Chip’s Facebook page ( https://www.facebook.com/gladdingc/ )…..Former Patrolman at Memphis Police Department (Tennessee) 1975 – 1987…………flew for Endeavor Air/Northwest Airlines circa 1984-1999…………..Emergency Services Officer at Shelby County Sheriff's Office 2002 – Present (Emergency Medical Responder).

 

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https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/ernest-gladding-obituary?id=60064741

 

Ernest Gladding Obituary

Canale Funeral Directors - Memphis

 

Ernest Knight Gladding ll

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ernest Knight Gladding II, who departed this life peacefully on November 11, 2025, at the age of 73.

Ernest "Chip" was born on February 2, 1952, in Wilmington, Delaware to Thomas and Marjorie Gladding. Chip was a dedicated husband to late wife Betty, for 39 years and then to current wife Leigh Ann for 8 years. He was also a devoted father to Larianne and son-in-law Brian. As well as a proud grand-father to Maylee and Mavin.

Chip had many passions in life that included his service to law enforcement and aviation which led to his career as a pilot for Northwest airlines. But it was his service to his family that really defined him as the man he was in this life. Chip loved hard and laughed even harder throughout life. Chip's dedication to his family and friends, his unwavering love for life and his undying sense of humor will never be forgotten.

A celebration of life service will be held at Canale Funeral home in Memphis, TN on November 22, 2025 at 10:00am with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked all donations to be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in memory of Chip. 

https://www.canalefuneraldirectors.com/obituaries/Ernest-Chip-Knight-Gladding-Ii?obId=46409008

 

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