Saline River Chronicle

Tommy Wendell Golden, 1972-2021

Tommy Wendell Golden, 48, of New Edinburg, died December 7, 2021. Born December 10, 1972, he was a son of the late Tommy Lee and Annie Bea Broughton-Golden. He was a graduate of Kingsland High School class of 1992. He began his walk with the Lord at an early age at St. John AME Church in New Edinburg, under the leadership of Rev. Fannie C. Mitchell. As a member he served in Young People Division Choir and Sunday school. He was united in matrimony to Jennifer Golden on April 3, 2009.

Tommy enjoyed fishing, playing basketball, four-wheel riding, horseback riding, doing lawn work, traveling, grilling and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. He was a man of many talents, very gifted. Tommy was an avid pool player affording him the opportunity to win a numerous number of tournaments.

Tommy was also preceded in death by two brothers, Danny and Patrick Golden.

He is survived by his children, Jaylen Young, Aria Golden both of New Edinburg, Webster Brown, Tyson Brown, Terrell Golden, Kiara Golden all of Fordyce; two granddaughters, Payton Russell, Ny ‘Elle Golden; siblings, Terry Golden, JoAnn Gilbert (Joe), Cathy Rice (Eddie) all of Warren, Jason Golden (Erika) of Little Rock, Vickie Golden of Las Vegas, NV., Veronica Golden of New Edinburg, Rose Anne Golden of Wilmot and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral service was December 14 at St. John AME Church in Fordyce with Presiding Elder Kent J. Broughton officiating. Burial was in St. John Cemetery in New Edinburg. Arrangements by Hammons Funeral Home.

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