George William Golden Jr

George William Golden, Jr age 84, departed this life on Wednesday, June 3, 2020.  He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County; a member of Goodsprings Baptist Church; retired from Yellow Freight after 20 plus years of service.  He loved his church, and spending time with his family and was an avid Tennessee fan.

George was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Lura Lee Haney Golden; wife, Flo Golden; sisters, Bobbie Golden, Anna Ruth Natter; brothers - in- law Raymond Creasman, Sam Creasman, Buddy Parsons; and sister-in-law Janice Creasman.

He is survived by two children, Cindy (Rick) Clark of Etowah, and Greg (Jill) Golden of Knoxville; four grandchildren, Ryan Wilson, Melisa (Anthony) Couey, Wayne (Natalie) Golden and Grant Golden; six  great- grandchildren, Hayden Wilson, Elizabeth Wilson, Isaac Golden, Judah Golden, Reid Couey and Emmarae Couey;  one sister, Mae (Jack) Burns of Etowah; four sisters-in-law Jean (Jack) McDaniel of Etowah, Vivian Trotter of Etowah, Faye Parsons of Etowah and Lora Creasman of West Virginia;  and  several nieces, nephews, extended family and a host of friends.

A Graveside Service at 2:00 pm Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Goodsprings Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor David Lones officiating.

There will be no formal visitation. 

We invite you to send a message of comfort and view the family guestbook @ www.serenityfunerals.com

Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Etowah is in charge of the arrangements.