Mark Dwayne Golden, 53, of Murphy, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, in Mineral Bluff, Ga.
He was born at Fort Jackson, S.C., to John L. Golden and the late Peggy J. Golden. He lived most of his life in Murphy.
Mark was a 1982 graduate of Hiwassee Dam High School and took several college courses at Western Carolina University. He also completed ROTC basic camp at Fort Knox, Ky., in 1985.
Growing up, Mark was very outgoing and enjoyed various sports and outdoor activities such as basketball, baseball, golf and tennis. He was an accomplished baseball pitcher at Hiwassee Dam High School. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching and going to NASCAR races with his brother, Mitchell.
Mark was a beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He was passionate about all animals, especially his dogs.
Mark worked as a manager in retail for most of his life. He loved working with his sister, Mona, at Papa’s Pizza in Murphy.
Mark is survived by his father, John L. Golden of Murphy; a son, Bryan Golden of Chicago, Ill.; a daughter, Brittney Norton and son-in-law, Joshua Norton, of Warner Robins, Ga.; and one grandchild, Reed Norton, also of Warner Robins, Ga. He also is survived by a brother, Mitchell Golden and sister-in-law, Sheila Golden, and a sister, Mona Golden, all of Murphy; as well as many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.
Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Peggy J. Golden.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, at Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. The Revs. Tim Dickey and Ronnie Crisp officiated. Burial was in Mount Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family received friends from 1-3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, at Townson-Rose Funeral Home in Murphy.
You may send tributes to the Golden family at www.townson-rose.com.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.