James Golden

James Golden

1927-2015

Services for James William Golden, 88, of Mesquite, were held Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton officiated by the Rev. Bob Elliott under the direction of Eubank Funeral Home. Interment was in Myrtle Springs Cemetery.

Mr. Golden passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015, in Dallas.

James was born on March 4, 1927, to Earl W. and Viola Golden. He grew up in Myrtle Springs where he attended school. James joined the Army and served during World War II where he received a Victory Medal. He then returned home and married Geraldean Crane on March 14, 1953. They raised their children in Mesquite before moving to Canton and upon retirement moved to Forney.

James loved fishing, painting, gardening, sports, the Texas Rangers and the Dallas Cowboys. He enjoyed watching westerns and John Wayne.

James left behind several family and friends who loved him dearly.

James is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Geraldean Golden; and three sisters, Lois Chaney, Opal Turnage and Lillian Miles.

He is survived by his son, Garry and Virginia Golden of Mesquite; son, Craig and Ruth Golden of Mesquite; daughter, Cheryl Golden of Grand Prairie; daughter, Lisa Sandone of Dallas; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Ben Golden, Ray Golden, Jack Golden and Curtis Golden; and two sisters, Neva Collett and Shirley Wimberly.

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