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Benjamin “Ben” Robert Golden, age 58, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away Saturday afternoon, December 28, 2019, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.
He was born March 3, 1961, in Clay County, the son of Robert Ellington and Eunice (Laughlin) Golden. He was united in marriage to Tina S. Phillips on July 14, 1979, at Oak Mound Church and they have shared 40 wedding anniversaries together.
Ben retired after 36 years at Sherwin Williams (Minwax) in Flora where he worked as a supervisor and blend tech. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching football, especially college football. He always made time to attend his kids and grandkids sporting events and was known as “Papa Ben” to his grandkids. Ben will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many.
He is survived by his wife: Tina Golden of Xenia; children: Benjamin R. (Katie) Golden Jr. of Xenia, Kendal L. (Adam) Forth of Bumpus Mills, TN, Kyle D. Golden of Carterville; and Hannah M. Golden of Greensboro, NC; 8 grandchildren: Taylor, Mackenzie, Gabe, Elington, William Jack, Johnston, Cole, and Luke; mother: Eunice Golden of Louisville; a brother: Daniel (Jenny) Golden of Isonville, Kentucky; a sister: Deborah (Ed) Notestine of Cumming, GA; his 2 dogs: Bass and Ollie; and many nieces and nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by his father: Robert E. Golden and father and mother-in-law: Bill and Jo Ann Phillips.
No services will be held. Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora assisted the family with arrangements. Memorial donations are suggested to any charity of the donor’s choice and will be accepted through the funeral home.
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So sorry for your loss. He was a great guy!
Tina and family So sorry to hear about Ben. We will be thinking of you and your family in the days ahead.
Tina and Family, we are so very sorry to lean about Benj. You are all in our hearts and prayers.
Sorry for your loss, Ben was a great guy!
We are so sorry to hear of Ben's passing. Prayers of comfort for all your family.
We Are So Sorry For Your Loss!
Tina and family we are so sorry for your loss. Your in our thoughts and prayers. Johnny & Wanda Hollinsworth
So sorry for your loss Tina. Ben was a wonderful man and will be missed by all. Prayers of comfort for you and your family.
So sorry fro your loss He was one of the best
In our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Ben was a wonderful guy. Prayers for your family.
Our prayers are with the family, Sorry to hear about your loss. May God comfort you.
We are so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed talking with him at the volleyball games. He was always there to support his girls! He will be missed by all that knew him.
My sincere condolences to the family of Ben Golden. He has been a good friend and coworker to me for many years. He will be sadly missed.
He was a great guy kept me on my toes at work. He will be missed. Hugs and prayers to the family.
So very sorry to hear this. Ben was a great person and he will be greatly missed throughout the community. Sympathy and prayers to the family.
Thinking of the Golden family at this difficult time. Prayers for strength! We are so sorry to hear about Ben. He was one of a kind. Will be greatly missed by many. Sending our love, thoughts and prayers to you all!
So sorry to hear about you families loss. Praying for family and friends. 🙏
Ben was a friend and coworker for many years. I will miss him. Rest in peace my friend.
So sorry for your loss. He will be missed by many. Sending prayers and hugs for family and friends. May God be with you all.
Tina, Such a great husband, father and friend and will be missed by many. Cherish all your years and memories together.
Praying for comfort at your loss of Ben. May you find God's blessings as you grieve and share good memories.
So very sorry for your loss, hugs and prayers for the family in the days to come.
Thoughts and Prayers for Tina and the family
We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all in the days ahead
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. May the Lord wrap his arms around each and every one of you.
Tina I just seen the news about Ben. So sorry for your loss. May the Lord be with you and the family during this time.
Very sorry for your loss, Ben was a great guy and a good friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Family.
So sorry for ur loss.prayers for u all..he will be missed.
We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.
Truly sorry for your family’s loss. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
So sorry for your loss. He was a great guy!
We are very saddened by the news of Ben's passing. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this most difficult time.
Tina, I am so sorry! I pray that God will wrap his loving arms around you and your family!
May God comfort you and wrap his arms around you and your family...so very sorry Tina ...
Tina, My prayers are with you and the family.
Tina and family, I know your pain. I'm deeply sorry for u all. Plz let me know if I can help in anyway. Luv, hugs n prayers
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Ben many years at Minwax, now Sherwin Williams. Prayers for your family.
Soo sorry to hear of Ben’s passing. Prayers for all of you during this difficult time.
Tina and family - Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
We spent a lot of weekends with Ben and Tina watching our daughters play softball. He will be missed. Wonderful memories
So very sorry for your loss. Ben had quite the sense of humor and always knew you when he saw you. Prayers to you, Tina, as well as all your family.
Tina, I’m so sorry to hear about Ben. Please know you and your family are in my prayers.
So sorry may God provide comfort and peace to all of you.
Eunice, we are so sorry to learn of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sorry to here will always remember him from grade school his family will be in my prayers. His mom was a great teacher at school and home. I know he will be missed.
Very sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
So Sorry for your Loss.
Tina and family my thoughts and prayers are with you, Ben was a one of a kind guy, God bless you and be with your family. This is a terrible time of year to loose a loved one.
Sorry for your loss, you and loved ones in my thoughts and prayers
I haven’t seen Ben since graduation 1979. Good guy him and I walked the graduation walk together. Tina your in our thoughts and prayers family as well.So Sorry
So sorry for your loss of Ben my thoughts and prayers are with all the family
Sorry for your lost ,you are in our prayers and thoughts.
Tina and family, so sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in our prayers and thoughts.
We are so sorry for your family's loss. Praying for you all.
I'm so sorry. I'll keep the family in my prayers.
Tina we are so sorry for your lost...deepest sympathy to all the family.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers for all of you.
We are so sorry to hear of Ben's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Tina and all of his family.
Katie I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family.
We are very sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts.
You have my condolences. Praying for your family! It was my family's pleasure to have known Ben and your family! God bless each and everyone of you. I pray that God wraps his loving arms around your family and gives you peace and comfort
Tina, BJ and Family, so sorry to hear about Ben. He was a great guy and will be missed by so many. May God give you the strength to deal with this. He will always be in your heart with all the memories you've made through your 40 plus years together. Rest in Peace Ben. Prayers and Love for you Tina and BJ.
Sherry & family, We are sorry for your loss, may God comfort you, our prayers are with the family.
T, I'm so sorry for your loss..
Eunice, Tina and Family: We are so very sorry for your loss. He was a great guy and will be sorely missed by those who knew him. Our prayers are with y’all during this sad time. RIP Ben
Were so sorry to hear about Ben. Prayer for you and your family
Tina and family, so saddened to hear about Ben. I’ve always appreciated his honesty and transparency.
We are so sorry to hear of Ben’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Prayers for all the family!
We were so saddened to hear of Ben's passing. Such a sweet soul gone too soon. Prayers for your comfort and peace in the days ahead and that you will feel God's presence through those who will grieve with you.
I am so so so sorry to hear of your loss. Ben was always a right on guy. Love you Tina and prayers your way today and onward. 🙏
Tina & family so sorry for your loss.
Tina, we where so sorry to hear about Ben"s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Family. (((HUGS))) MaryKay and Family
Tina & family We are so sorry to hear about Ben's death. He was such a special guy. We enjoyed getting to know you when we were all gym rats with our girls. Please know we are thinking of you all & sending our prayers & heartfelt condolences.
Tina, I spent several high school years riding the bus to/from Flora High with Ben. I remember his big, big smile and shiny blonde hair. The Goldens were great neighbors and such a wonderful family. My heart goes out to you.
Tina, we are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Peace & prayer! God Bless
Condolences to the family
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Very sorry for your loss. Ben was good to work with and could get me laughing even in difficult moments. He is someone I will not forget. Rest In Peace, Ben.
Eunice, Tina, and family...so sorry to learn of Ben’s passing. He and Laurie were in the same class at FHS...my heart goes out to you all as you attempt to cope with this great loss. May God bless and keep you.
Worked with Ben at Minwax, he always had a positive outlook and best sense of humor. Prayers for the family.
I am very sorry for your loss. I know he left many fond memories for all to remember him by. You all are in my prayers.
Deepest Sympathies Tina. Ben and Daniel were some of the first kids we met when we moved to Flora and spent time at the First Christian Church. He will be sorely missed but forever in your hearts.
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