Rusty Golden obituary, 1959-2024

Rusty Golden

1959 - 2024

BORN

1959

DIED

2024

Rusty Golden Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jul. 3 to Jul. 4, 2024.

Rusty Golden was a country and gospel singer-songwriter and also the son of The Oak Ridge Boys' William Lee Golden.

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(Photo: Rusty Golden via Facebook)

Memories and Condolences
for Rusty Golden

15 Entries

July 15, 2024

David Proctor

We were in band together at Goodpasture back in the '70s. He was a drummer, I was a trumpet player. We were both pretty good, but he made a living at it where I went on to other pursuits. He will be missed.

July 10, 2024

Lynn Davis

Rusty and his brothers were very talented musicians. Big fan of the oak ridge boys and the goldens for forty plus years. My prayers are with the family and other fans

July 5, 2024

Friend

Sussie Pauley

My condolences to the family, so sorry for your loss, I have been watching a lot of the Golden’s videos and I really loved to hear them sing, Rusty was a very talented man, I know he will be greatly missed by family a d friends. Love and prayers

July 5, 2024

Friend

Mark CoonRippy Brown

3rd Thursday on the Square in Gallatin back several years ago when I performed with Bobby Randall...he was spot on!

July 5, 2024

Friend

Helen Bechtel

I did not know Rusty well but am a friend of his aunt and by her stories I feel like I do! He was so talented and played that keyboard something awesome! I could listen to that all day. My deepest sympathy to William and all his family He will be missed! Probably pla ying for God as we speak!

July 5, 2024

Debbie Williams-Beal

My condolences to the entire Golden family..I only met Rusty once on a double date in the 70s,(when I lived in Brewton) ... My friend couldn´t wait for me to meet her charming new boyfriend! We all ended up having so much fun that night! Over the years, I´ve followed his career and enjoyed his many musical talents...Mr Golden, My heart breaks for your loss.. it´s so easy to see he was truly loved beyond measure! I´m Keeping you all in prayer! Hope it brings comfort to know......What a beautiful difference he made in this world!!!
Debbie Williams

July 4, 2024

David Smith

Rusty was so nice to meet and to talk to after one of there Golden concerts. He will be greatly missed.

Posted by David Smith

July 4, 2024

Nancy Stefanik

My deepest sympathy to the Golden family.

Posted by Nancy Stefanik

July 4, 2024

Larry Cordle

Prayers for the Golden family... Bill, Chris, Craig and other members I don't know as well I am still shocked and wish to express to you my deepest, heartfelt condolences for the loss of Rusty. I had not seen him much in the last 5 years but will always remember him as a wonderful person, musician and most importantly friend. RIP Rusty until we meet again in that place not made with hands eternally in Heaven.... God Bless

July 4, 2024

Other

Carson Loveless

Condolences to his family

July 4, 2024

RB

Prayers for the Golden family, May God be with you all to help you through this very difficult time of your loss.

July 4, 2024

RB

Prayers for the Golden family, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you to help you through this very difficult time of your loss.

July 3, 2024

Friend

Elizabeth Bell

RIP Rusty

July 3, 2024

mark hand

he was always a good person to me, always kind, he was truly a good man and will for sure be missed, RIP rustman.

July 3, 2024

Kathy Faust

His family is from Brewton which is where I also live. Always love hearing the family sing. Prayers are sent to the family. May God wrap his arms around you all. God bless.

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