Ronald Golden, 1954-2019

He was born in Youngstown on Sept. 25, 1954, to Nathan “Red” and Bessie Lackey Golden.

Following graduation from high school, Ron enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and proudly served for several years as a lance corporal before receiving his honorable discharge.

He returned home to attend the police academy and begin his career in law enforcement, which would go on to last for more than 30 years. During his career he served with the Youngstown Police Department, Mahoning County Sheriff’s Department, and lastly, with the St. Elizabeth Police Department from where he retired in 2016.

He was the proud and devoted father to his children James Golden, Lucy Golden and Robert Golden, all of Girard; beloved brother to Jacalyn Golden of Solon and Hope (Joseph) Golubich of New Middletown; and by his former spouse and best friend, Phyllis DeFiore-Golden.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Services will be 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Shriver-Allison-Courtley-Weller-King Funeral Home, 292 Madison Ave., Youngstown, followed by interment in Ohev Tzedek Cemetery.

Friends may view this obituary and send condolences to Ron’s family at www.shriverallisoncourtleyfuneralhome.com.

Contributions may be made in Ronald’s memory to Toys for Tots or Congregation Children of Israel.

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