of Leslie, AR
May 3, 1943 - March 5, 2022
Paul Ray Gloden, age 78, of Leslie, Arkansas, passed on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at his home with his wife, Eudora "Nancy" Gloden, by his side. He was born in Springdale, Arkansas, on May 3, 1943, to Frank Gloden and Mamie Ellen Garner Gloden. Paul is survived by the love of his life and wife of 22 years, Nancy; his sister, Lucy Campbell of Mt. Judea; his three stepsons, Victor Patton and wife Yashira, Robert Lane and wife Phyllis, and Eric Lane and wife Angel; and various step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, and close friends.
Paul was a born-again Christian and attended the First Apostolic Church in Marshall, Arkansas, for many years. He loved to fish and work on anything mechanical. He was a truck driver and mechanic at Kraft, Alliant Foodservice, and U.S. Foodservice. He retired in 2002 after 30 years of dedicated service. Paul was a selfless person who spent most of his adult life helping the communities where he lived. He was an integral member of the Eastside Community Youth Organization in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he served as the President of Food Donations. He also served as the Vice President of the Eastside Community Garden. In his work with those organizations, he assisted nearly 100 at-risk youths. He received numerous recognitions for his many years of service to the community.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mamie Gloden; brothers, William Thomas and Dale Wayne; and sisters, Frankie Marie and Wanda Lee.
Funeral services will be on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas, with Bro. John Eaton officiating. The visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. and will be followed by the funeral service. The burial will be at Rambo Cemetery near Marshall and has been postponed due to inclement weather. Friends and family will serve as bearers. The burial at Rambo has been rescheduled for 3:30 PM Wednesday, March 16th, 2022.
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28 Condolence(s)
KEVIN D CONNER
Saturday, March 12, 2022
May Paul Rest In Peace.
Beverly Treat
Saturday, March 12, 2022
Dear Ms Eudora - so sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength, love, and peace that only he can. I Love you very much.
Peaches Hudson & the Kids
Saturday, March 12, 2022
My sincerest prayers, thoughts and condolences to the Golden family. Mr. Paul was such sweet person. The kids and I are going to miss your infectious smile when the girls would surprise you with cards they made for you or little gifts. May you Rest In Peace peace. Mom, we love you and we are praying that God will wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you, give you the strength that you need and give you peace. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.†Matthew 5:4
Iola and Gwen Blake
Thursday, March 10, 2022
True meaning of a 'Friend'. Always greeted us with a smile and always ready to help in any way. We love and miss Paul and...we will see him again.
For we mourn not as the heathen who has no hope for we will see our Brother again when we all are with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Albert & Joyce Douglas
Thursday, March 10, 2022
We send our deepest sympathy and condolences to you and the family Aunt Nancy. At times like this our faith in god’s promises is what gets us through. Revelation 21:4 says that he (God) will wipe out the tears from our eyes and death will be no more.
We pray for your peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Love you ðŸ˜ðŸ¥°
Eddie Hollins
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Sorry for your loss
Coretta Hunter
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Prayers go out to the entire family. I’m sorry for your loss.
Vernon Lawhon
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Dearest Nancy and family. We are so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. He was a dear, sweet, precious friend and we loved both of you so much. Heaven is sweeter with him there, but he sure will be missed here on earth. Rest in peace my friend. Thank you for the years of friendship. I know heaven is smiling.
Wanda F Akers
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Nancy, I am praying for your strength and comfort during this difficult time. Paul was always so gracious and kind when you guys would visit. I remember Moma always saying, "Nancy found her a good one. "
JACQUELYNE HICKS
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
My sincerest condolences to the family. May God comfort your hearts during this time.
Jeremy Belcher
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
So sorry for your loss. We love you guys
Kathryn Pace
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
So sorry for your loss.You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Wesley and Loretta Smith
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
I'm truly sorry for your loss Eudora. Paul and I started to school together, first grade, many years ago. Paul was a good boy back then and he continued to be a good man
Brenda Lewis
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss.
Susie and Sam Brown
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Nancy we are sorry for your loss. We will always remember visiting with you and Paul. Sam played his guitar and we all sang church songs. Paul loved it so. We shall always cherish that memory 💕
Love you and our prayers are with you
John 14:1-6
Susie and Sam Brown
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Nancy we are sorry for your loss. We will always remember visiting with you and Paul. Sam played his guitar and we all sang church songs. Paul loved it so. We shall always cherish that memory 💕
Love you and our prayers are with you
John 14:1-6
Craig L Cannon (Hero)
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
We will be missed, you became family and I really enjoyed sitting and talking with you about our old trucks. Rest In Peace Paul.
Hero
Victor and Yashira Patton
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
We will miss you dearly. We've been blessed to know you, and are grateful for the time we were able to spend with you in the past few years. We will never forget your laugh or all the things you taught us. Those are memories that we will cherish for many years to come.
With love,
Victor, Yashira, and the boys
Randy & Patti Koscielak
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Many blessings and prayers for you. He will be greatly missed.
Carl
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
It was a pleasure meeting you and working with you at the community services. Rest In Peace
Ms. Felecia Cooks
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
My sincerest prayers, thoughts and condolences to the Golden family. My heart is saddened but I know God's word to be true "Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can't heal."Mr. Paul was a great friend and will be missed by all who knew and cared for him. Mr. Paul God used you to help make me one of the most successful women in the community. I believe God is well pleased with your service to mankind. Nancy I'm praying for you and may God bless, watch and keep you is my prayer.
Sincerely I Am,
Felecia Cooks, President
Eastside Community Youth Organization
Jewel Eaton
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss and thankful to be a part of your lives.
Ibis Núñez
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
May he Rest In Peace. May the love and service he offered to those who knew him be the strength and example to follow.
James and Jeri White, Coleta Greene and KeJay Woolf
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Our deepest sympathy. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Lexie ford
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Sister so sorry for your loss an I pray God comfort your heart as only he can
Phyllis Hensley
Monday, March 7, 2022
Praying for peace and comfort.
Eddie & Pam Cannada
Monday, March 7, 2022
Eudora and family, our deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear Paul. Prayers for God’s comfort.
Amie Tolson
Monday, March 7, 2022
Our family loved and appreciated Paul very much.
We are thinking of you Eudora, praying for you, and we love you dearly.
The Tolson’s
Tommy, Amie, and Baylee