Joseph Golden

Obituaries

Tuesday, 13 September 2022 11:28

Joseph Dwight Golden, 65 of Letcher, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022. A celebration of life was held on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Scottsboro Funeral Home.

Joe was born on Sunday, November 11, 1956 to J.D. and Vera Golden in Chicago, Illinois. After graduation from Portage High, he went on to study English at Lee College. He also held graduate degrees, including a Master of Arts in English from the University of Eastern Michigan, a Master of Science in Computer Science from Michigan State and a Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University. He spent his entire career in the computer industry, working in several well known hardware and software firms. In 1987, Joe and Joan were married, and together they had one daughter. He was an avid reader, history buff, sports fanatic and lover of any food that was hot and spicy. He was a lover of Indiana Hoosier basketball and most of all, his beloved Chicago Cubs. He was also a very proud member of the Sons of the Confederacy.

He is survived by his wife, Joan; daughter, Mary-Sophia; parents, Vera and J.D.; brother, Jim (Lynn); many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Joe to the American Cancer Society. You can give online at cancer.org and click donate.