Raymond, MS
Funeral Home
Chancellor Funeral Home
Visitation
Monday, July 21, 2025, 5-7 pm, and Tues July 22, 9-10 am, Raymond Road Baptist Church, 4622 Raymond Rd, Jackson, MS
Service
Tuesday, July 22, 10 am, Raymond Road Baptist Church, 4622 Raymond Rd, Jackson, MS
Obituary
Military Service Tribute, Honors, and Obituary:
Recognizing and Honoring a Fallen Hero, Who Served Within the Mississippi National Guard. “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten”.
In recognition of our proud American tradition of honorable service which our military men and women have given to their country and our State, we honor a Fallen Hero. Our nation, our state, and the National Guard Association of MS (NGAMS) regard the memorializing of its retired military deceased as an honorable and sacred obligation.
Another great Soldier and Fallen Hero has been released from duty, passed from our ranks on July 18, 2025, and has moved on to his heavenly home. Retired Master Sergeant James Larry Golden, age 76, who had served in 66th Troop Command has departed and gone to a better place with our Lord and Savior. Upon retirement, Golden was promoted to SGM.
It takes a special person to serve within the military for their country, giving up their family time, comfort, and safety for their country, ultimately for all Americans to enjoy their freedoms, safety, and way of life. We now applaud you for your service to our country. A special message from General Douglas McArthur remains applicable today for our servicemen that have passed: “Old Soldiers never die; they just fade away”.
Rest in Peace Soldier. We applaud your patriotism, sacrifices, and brave efforts in serving our country and your family for their support of your service. We thank you for your service. Without your efforts and your families’ support, our country would not stand so boldly, shine so bright, and live so free.
You now have earned a rest, so go fly with the Angels, go rest high on that mountain; your work on earth is done. Go to heaven a-shoutin’ Love for the Father and the Son.
Another great Soldier has gone home, “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten, Soldier for Life”.
Obituary, Visitation, and Service details:
James “Larry” Golden went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 18, 2025, he was 76 years old. The services to remember his life will be handled by Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. There will be a visitation held at Raymond Road Baptist Church in Jackson, MS on Monday, July 21st from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Then again on Tuesday, July 22nd, from 9:00 a.m. to the 10:00 a.m. hour of service at Raymond Road Baptist Church. The Graveside service will take place at 2:00 p.m. in the Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery in Magee, MS.
Larry is preceded in death by parents James and Hazel Tucker Golden, brothers Donald Paul and Eddie.
Larry is survived by his wife of 54 years, Janice Walker Golden. Children Chad & Karen Golden and Lori & Jason Miles. Grandchildren Jaycie, Lydia, and Alex Miles, Grace and Micah Golden. Brother Richard Golden, Brothers in law Donald Walker (Gail), Bobby Walker, Billy Walker, sisters in law Kathy Wright (Thad), Lisa Evans (Mike), and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Larry proudly served 34 years in the Army National Guard and retired as Sargeant Major. He also retired from USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service after 47 years.
He had a deep love for the outdoors, often spending his time tending to his yard, garden, and beloved land, Mossy Ridge. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was passionate about being a faithful steward of God’s Creation.
Larry was a faithful member of Raymond Road Baptist Church where he joyfully served in many capacities, including teaching Sunday School in the children’s department for 40 years.