Richmond Times-Dispatch, September 24, 1999:
"GOLDEN - Thomas M. Golden Sr., 53, of Ruther Glen, died September 22, 1999. He was the former owner of Golden's Auto Body and Paint in Richmond, a member of the Va. Auto Body Assoc., the NHRA and St. Asaphs Episcopal Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary B. Golden; his mother, Doris Golden of Richmond; four sons, James Edward Golden of Richmond, Robert Mitchell Golden, Ruther Glen, Thomas M. Golden Jr. of Richmond, and Ryan Edward Christian of Ruther Glen; three daughters, Robin G. Manes of Powhatan, Crystal Renee [sic.] Golden of Richmond, and Molly Anne Christian of Ruther Glen; two sisters, Betsy Robertson and Barbara Chewning both of Richmond; a brother, James Michael Golden of Ruther Glen; one granddaughter, Taylor L. Golden. A funeral service will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green. Visitation at the funeral home, Friday 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Frog Level Rescue Squad."
The following obituary was provided by Storke Funeral Home on a laminated card. I assume it was taken from a local newspaper:
"THOMAS GOLDEN SR. - A funeral for Thomas Marion Golden Sr., 53, of Ruther Glen in Caroline County will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green. The Rev. Mac Marshall will officiate. The body will be cremated after the service. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral home. Mr. Golden died at his home Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999, after a long illness. Born in Richmond, he had retired as owner of Golden's Auto Body and Paint Shop in Richmond. Mr. Golden was a member of the Virginia Auto Body Association, the National Hot Rod Association and St. Asaph's Episcopal Church in Bowling Green. Survivors include his wife, Mary B. Golden; four sons, James E. Golden and Thomas M. Golden, both of Richmond, Robert M. Golden and Ryan E. Christian, both of Ruther Glen; three daughters, Robin G. Manes of Powhatan, Crystal R. [sic.] Golden of Richmond and Molly A. Christian of Ruther Glen; his mother, Doris Golden of Richmond; two sisters, Betsy Robertson and Barbara Chewning, both of Richmond; a brother, James M. Golden of Ruther Glen; and one granddaughter. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to Frog Level Rescue Squad, 29415 Richmond Turnpike, Ruther Glen, Va. 22546."
"GOLDEN - Thomas M. Golden Sr., 53, of Ruther Glen, died September 22, 1999. He was the former owner of Golden's Auto Body and Paint in Richmond, a member of the Va. Auto Body Assoc., the NHRA and St. Asaphs Episcopal Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary B. Golden; his mother, Doris Golden of Richmond; four sons, James Edward Golden of Richmond, Robert Mitchell Golden, Ruther Glen, Thomas M. Golden Jr. of Richmond, and Ryan Edward Christian of Ruther Glen; three daughters, Robin G. Manes of Powhatan, Crystal Renee [sic.] Golden of Richmond, and Molly Anne Christian of Ruther Glen; two sisters, Betsy Robertson and Barbara Chewning both of Richmond; a brother, James Michael Golden of Ruther Glen; one granddaughter, Taylor L. Golden. A funeral service will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green. Visitation at the funeral home, Friday 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Frog Level Rescue Squad."
The following obituary was provided by Storke Funeral Home on a laminated card. I assume it was taken from a local newspaper:
"THOMAS GOLDEN SR. - A funeral for Thomas Marion Golden Sr., 53, of Ruther Glen in Caroline County will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green. The Rev. Mac Marshall will officiate. The body will be cremated after the service. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral home. Mr. Golden died at his home Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999, after a long illness. Born in Richmond, he had retired as owner of Golden's Auto Body and Paint Shop in Richmond. Mr. Golden was a member of the Virginia Auto Body Association, the National Hot Rod Association and St. Asaph's Episcopal Church in Bowling Green. Survivors include his wife, Mary B. Golden; four sons, James E. Golden and Thomas M. Golden, both of Richmond, Robert M. Golden and Ryan E. Christian, both of Ruther Glen; three daughters, Robin G. Manes of Powhatan, Crystal R. [sic.] Golden of Richmond and Molly A. Christian of Ruther Glen; his mother, Doris Golden of Richmond; two sisters, Betsy Robertson and Barbara Chewning, both of Richmond; a brother, James M. Golden of Ruther Glen; and one granddaughter. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to Frog Level Rescue Squad, 29415 Richmond Turnpike, Ruther Glen, Va. 22546."
3 comments:
Kevin,
I have enjoyed reading your research. My son Robert is now in the Army and stationed in Bamberg Germany, I know all the familes prayers will be with him when he deploys to Afganistan in Dec.
Robert is the latest in my family to be a member of the armed forces. My grandfather was Brig General Harwood Christian Bowman and has a very intresting bio. He received the surrender of China during the war.
Anyway Im going to have a party for Robert when he comes home prior to deployment. Please forward me your adress so I can send you and Crystal and invite.
Keep up the good work,
Mary Bowman Golden
I also would like you to meet my brother. He is Mitchell Bowman of Williamsburg . he is the director of Virginia Cilil War trails and like yourself is very involved and intrested in Virginia History. he was published with a book about virginia and the wars here. Im sure you have seen his bugle signs about virginia civil war trails.
Mary
Mary, if you see this call me one day at 804-301-5882. Kevin
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