of Kensett, AR
December 31, 1933 - September 14, 2015
Billy Lawrence Golden, 81 of Kensett, Arkansas was born to Thad and Mary Mae Fields in New Haven Township, Illinois on December 31, 1933 and passed away on September 14, 2015 in North Little Rock.
He served in the United States Marines and he was a race car driver for many years. He loved fishing.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Charles Golden.
He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Theresa Ann Golden, three sons, Perry Ingram (Patti), John Golden (Deana), Christopher Springer (Kristina), three daughters, Shelley Hodge (Jerry), Nekie Leasure (Jeff), Karla Hurst (Carey), eleven grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, two sisters, Myrtle Murphy, Altia Wilcox, two brothers, Frank Golden, Robert Golden, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation will be Friday, September 18, 2015 from 5-7 PM at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy. Visitation on Sunday, September 20, 2015 from 1 PM until Service time at 3 PM at Cox and Sons Funeral Home in Shawnee Town, Illinois. Interment will follow in Westwood Cemetery.
Family request if sending flowers to please send to Cox and Sons Funeral Home.
For online guest book, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
It was truly an honor to meet you Maverick and T in my adult life. As a child at local tracks anticipating the next show. Being thrilled to the bone to watch The Little Red Wagon ride wheels up with the fire breathing HEMI. You my friend will be missed. Your dedication to our country's service in the military. And all of the lives that you touched while you where here. I shall not forget the childhood dreams you paved not just a memory but a continuation that anything is possible. Never quit.
Thank you my friend. Thank you. Wheels up!
May our Father in heaven comfort your entire family! Love & prayers!
So sorry for your loss prayers for y'all God bless and keep y'all
Praying for your family.
Karla, I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and you family.
Ms Thersa, we had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Billy and you at the doctors office in Searcy a few months ago. He told my husband and I interesting stories of the Little Red Wagon. We had seen him in the Wheel stander at Garner dirt track when we were dating in 1973. We are so sorry to here of his passing. Praying for God's peace be with you and your family during this time of sorrow. God Bless J&FM
Ms Thersa, we had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Billy and you at the doctors office in Searcy a few months ago. He told my husband and I interesting stories of the Little Red Wagon. We had seen him in the Wheel stander at Garner dirt track when we were dating in 1973. We are so sorry to here of his passing. Praying for God's peace be with you and your family during this time of sorrow. God Bless J&FM
There is so many groups that will miss him , the A-100, Drag racers, Mopar fans to name a few.
My only regret is we didn't meet sooner. It was a great friendship that I will always remember along with the good times at my shop/house as well at the track and shows.
I hope to get to see him and Theresa one more time. If not GOOD BY OLD FRIEND AND KEEP YOUR WHEELS UP
So sorry for your loss, our prayers go out to you Theresa, and the rest of Bills family.
thersa and family. I had the pleasure of calling bill a friend. from staying at my house to helping him at the track's. his passion for the little dodge a100's led me and many others to having their own. he was a great showman and a great story teller. we will all miss him. wheels up my friend and rip in peace. "uglyduk" dave
Our prayers and love are with you all
Nekie, although I didn't know your dad, I'm sorry for your loss; I know he will be missed by many.