Braxton D. Glidden

Braxton D. Glidden, age 14, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Marietta, Ohio. He was born December 24, 2011, in Cambridge, son of the late Joseph Daniel Glidden and the late Nichole K. Touville. Braxton was in the eighth grade at Caldwell Elementary School, where he was involved with FFA. He loved video games, especially Fortnight, Rainbow 6 Siege, and Call of Duty. He also loved remodeling with his uncles and thought his Grandpa Bob was the smartest man in the world. Braxton attended Outreach Ministries and was recently baptized.

Surviving are his grandparents, Lester and Barbara Freeland, Bob and Cindy Glidden, James Touville, and Sarah Baker Todd; his great-grandfather, William D. Baker; a sister, Brailyn Touville; a brother, Michael Freeland; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends, including Eli and Michael; and his beloved dogs, Conan and Dixie.

Friends may call Sunday,  March 29, 2026, from 4-7 p.m. at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home, 416 East Street, Caldwell, where the funeral service will be observed Monday, March 30 at 11 a.m. with Pastor David Cater officiating. Burial will follow at Barry’s Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to McVay-Perkins Funeral Home to assist the family with final expenses by visiting Braxton’s memorial page. An online guestbook may be signed at www.mcvay-perkins.com