Ronald Usenbank Rosezeall ''Goldie'' Golden

Ronald U. Golden was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 8, 1950. He is the third child, and youngest son born to Florine M. Golden (Smith). He is a 1968 graduate of East High School. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps following graduation, beginning at Parris Island, South Carolina and concluding in Okinawa. He resumed his education as a young adult and ultimately earned an Associate Degree in Business Administration. He was passionate about all of his career interests: office administration, business, computers, glass making, upholstery, construction, roofing, automotive repair and landscaping. He loved working with his hands! He married the love of his life Sandra White. Together they had two children, Monique and Tyrone. He transitioned from life to eternity on February 23, 2012 at OSU Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his mother, Florine Golden (Smith), his wife, Sandra White Golden, and his brother, Howard J. J. Golden. He is survived by his children, daughter, Monique Golden and son, Tyrone Golden. He has nine grandchildren, Darrezz Golden, Undrea Stromer, Kamilah Stromer, Kyla Stromer, Giannah Golden, Naomi Golden, Rozalyn Golden, Elijah Golden, and Cameron Golden. Sisters: Rosaland Davis and J. La Verne Summers-Eskridge; uncle James Golden; a host of nieces and nephews in Columbus, Ohio and California; cousins in Pennsylvania, Florida, Kansas, and Holland.