1923
2016
JB Golden was a husband to Jessie Golden for 66 years, father to Debbie Golden Betz and Rhonda Golden Williams, a grandfather to Camela Williams Hodsdon, Paul Betz, and Adam Williams, and great-grandfather to Ashley and Chandler Hodsdon. He was loved by everyone who met him. He was a man of God who would do anything he could to help someone and left a special place in the hearts of everyone who had the honor of knowing him.
He spent his life serving the Lord, his family, and friends. He also served 27 years in the United States Army. He was an original Special Forces Green Beret created by President John F. Kennedy, he was in the 82nd Airborne, and he also served three tours in Vietnam, along with many other duties in the US Army. He also served in many areas of his church over the years including being a deacon.
JB or Jake as many of his family members called him, had many accomplishments in his 93 years on this earth, but his greatest accomplishment was accepting the Lord as his personal Savior when he was a young man. Even though he will be missed dearly by his family we can be comforted in knowing that he's in Heaven with the Lord and we will see him again one day.
Matthew 25:21 (KJV) - His Lord said unto him, well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.
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November 22, 2016
Jay Dugger
JB - You seemed to have a special knack for appearing or disappearing in the least expected places - be it Bad Tolz or downtown Saigon. Always good memories of our encounters and proud to have known you these many many years. See you later "Old Buddy".
October 16, 2016
Olen Golden
I will always hold fast the memories of Uncle Jake, and taking the time, to listen to his many stories. He was always willing to share a laugh and looked toward the World with compassion and hope. He always had a joke about the most simplest things, a story that not only explained his part in life; but, he shared a story that one could carry along with them into their own life. I today, still remember, things Uncle Jake shared and apply them to my own life in hopes of taking the right direction. I share the talent that he and his many siblings had, in being able to talk with a stranger or reaching out to help someone in need. One thing for certain and most importantly, was in leaving him, you always had that feeling of true love and friendship in your heart and knew no matter what that you were always welcomed back. Thank you Uncle Jake for sharing a part of you which I will always carry throughout of life!
Your Nephew,
Olen Golden
October 13, 2016
While we never met your Dad, we always loved hearing your stories about him. He was such an important part of your family and he will be missed.
Nancy Gulick and John Drozdal (Haddon Heights, NJ) and all of our family
October 12, 2016
CHARLIE AND AMEY WALKER
DEBBIE AND FAMILY, WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, I KNOW IT IS HARD. HE WAS SUCH A SWEET PERSON. ENJOYED KNOWING HIM.
October 12, 2016
Patty Golden
Sending love and prayers to all the family. I miss my Uncle Jake. Love you always! ---Patty Golden
October 12, 2016
Debbie Golden-Betz
My Father, JB Golden, wonderful husband, father, and friend. Loving and caring person, always with a sweet spirit, and smile. Generous, giving to his family, and friends. He loved the Lord, and is having a great time in Heaven, with his Brother Pete, I love you Daddy.......Love Debbie.
October 11, 2016
Christy Sepeda
So sorry for you loss! Prayers and thoughts to the family! The Sepeda Family
October 11, 2016
CAROLYN GOLDEN
HOW DO YOU SUM UP YOUR LOVE AND PRIDE FOR OUR SWEET UNCLE JB IN ONE SMALL BOX? ALWAYS EVEN TEMPERED AND ALWAYS WITH A SMILE. LIKE HIS MOTHER IF HE HAD COMPLAINTS OR HARD FEELING TOWARD ANYONE HE TOOK IT WITH HIM AND NEVER SPOKE OF IT. NEVER HEARD HIM SAY A HATEFUL WORD TO ANYONE. I LOVED HIM ALL MY LIFE. THANKFUL HE IS AT PEACE NOW AND HOME WITH HIS 12 BROTHERS AND SISTERS AND THAT SWEET MOTHER THAT LOVED HIM SO MUCH. GOD BLESS THE ONES LEFT HERE AND SURROUND THEM WITH PEACE AND GRACE IN JESUS NAME.
October 11, 2016
Nick & Janet Berger
Our prayers and sympathy to your family in your loss of your loved one.
October 11, 2016
It was a joy knowing JB Golden.
Alice and Stanley Youngblood
October 11, 2016
Shannon Evans
October 11, 2016
Frances Hendry
My prayers and sympathy to you and your family.
October 11, 2016
Kellen B
We met Mr. Golden recently, and in the short time we knew him, he became a big favorite for his great spirit, kindness, and love towards his family. Prayers and blessings to Mrs. Golden and family.
October 11, 2016
John & Debbie Betz
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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