Marion Golden

Marion Golden “Goldie” was the oldest of six born to the late Minniebelle Golden on January 26, 1924 in Meclenburg County, North Carolina. He departed this life on October 3, 2004.Goldie attended Meclenburg County School System. At the peak of his youth he became employed at The Corbetta Construction Corporation in New York City. He later chose to join The United States Navy where he Honorably served from 1943-1946. He was then awarded The American Victory World War II medal for his Valor and Distinguished Service. He then went on to become a Longshoreman until gaining employment with Kennecott Corporation. He retired from Kennecott as a Crane Operator in 1987 at the age of 63.Goldie was an active spokesman for The United Way of Central Maryland while working at Kennecott. He then joined The First Church of The Brethren in 1994 and had been a dedicated member ever since. As a loving member of the church, he was a Deacon and participated in Men on the Move. His daily routine consisted of his morning McDonald’s Breakfast Club where he and so many of his friends met each morning reminiscing about the good old times and hearing a joke or two from him. Goldie was known in his Community as the “Mayor of Cherry Hill” because of all the many things he had done for his City he loved so much. Some of the many organizations he was affiliated with in Cherry Hill were B.U.I.L.D. and The Cherry Hill Improvement Association. He also was involved in a Scholarship Program with R.E.S.C.O and Communities Working Together. He was part of Cherry Hill 2000 and The Planning Committee for the Cherry Hill Town Center. He also assisted The Police and Community Relations Committee at The Southern District Police Station, and organized a Block Watch Committee in the Community. He was also very active with The Cherry Hill Senior Life Center. There he organized The Senior Swim Club at The Cherry Hill Aquatics center, and was advisory Council Committee Vice President from the beginning. He also escorted and dropped off people to and from The Voting polls who could not make it on their own.Goldie was a loving, caring, spirited man. Whenever you were around him he made you love life even more. He left along lasting impact on everyone he came in contact with.Goldie leaves to honor his life; five siblings, Jean Solomon, Talmage Golden, Betty Holloway, Wilbert Golden and Velma Screen; two beloved daughters, Ruby Graham and Louisa Robinson; one devoted son-in-law, Brian E. Robinson; two stepchildren, Bernard Moore and Rachelle Johnson; five loving grandchildren, Carnell, Brittany, Brianna, Farrah, and Britt; three great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends

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Marion Golden

January 26, 1924 - October 3, 2004