Will L. Golden or Lacey as he was affectionately called, was born December 19, 1942 in Wetumpka, Alabama. To Jesse Golden and Almedia Harding. He peacefully departed this life on September 17, 20025 with his grandson by his side.
Will retired in 2018 from Columbus City Schools after 42 years of dedication. Will loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed spending time at Hollywood Casino, and Scioto Downs racetrack, and gardening.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife Gladus, as well as his parents. Sisters, Jennie, Bernice, Willie Jean, and Jessie Pearl. Brothers, Dae, Oliver, Lonell, Fred, Earlie.
He lives his children to cherish his memory, his loving daughter Kara (Dominique), sons Tony (Jeanna) Morris, Schjuan (Kris) Morris, Shawn (Teresa) Wilkerson. A host of nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to his children and grandchildren Will shared a special bond with his nephews Kurt and Tom and Special friend John Jackson.
Friends will be received for Visitation at Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service at 1370 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205 on Tuesday, September 30th, 2025, from 10:30 am until 11:30 am . Services will be held at 1370 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205 at Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service 11:30 am until 12:30 pm followed immediately by his interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.