Jerome Golden

Jerome Golden Sr. left this earth peacefully in his sleep on June 7, 2020 at his home in Sicklerville, NJ. He was born on September 19, 1942, to the late Fred and Lena J. Golden. Following the death of his parents, Jerome would later be raised by his loving maternal grandparents, Macarthur and Eva Best (deceased). Jerome was born in Bulloch County, Statesboro, GA., where he received his formal education in the public school system. In the mid 1960’s, Jerome left Georgia and relocated to Philadelphia, PA . Jerome worked for many years in the construction field until his retirement in 2005. Many of the major projects he took part in building can be seen throughout the city of Philadelphia, including such prestigious facilities as the One and Two Liberty Place, Double Tree Hotel, and the Kimmel Center for the Arts in Center City. Jerome’s legacy can be found in his children. He leaves to cherish his memory: Four children, Candace (Paul) Davis of Columbia, Maryland, George (Edna) Lovett, of Statesboro Georgia, Jerome Golden Jr. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Dr. Gerald J. (Stephen) Case-Blanchard of Marshall, Michigan; A loving sister, Myrtis (Luther) Gadson of Walterboro, South Carolina, A special friend, Evelyn Scott of Philadelphia; 6 grandchildren; Georginna Monique Lovett, Kenneth (Alvira) Lovett, Casandra (Thomas) Harden, Shanika Golden, Jerome Golden III, William Michael Rasier Case-Blanchard and 10 great-grand children; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Who: Jerome Golden Sr.

What: Announcement Notice/Obituary Where: Viewing: Monday, June 15, 2020 11:30am-12:30pm Thomas Funeral Service, Inc. 5408 North 5th. Street Philadelphia, PA

Special notice:

Whenever the loss of a friend or loved one happens, it can be an extremely difficult and challenging time. This is likely to be even more so for those experiencing bereavement and grief during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The family respectfully request that you observe strict social distancing guidelines and wear a face covering.

Also note: For those of you planning to attend the public viewing for Jerome Golden Sr., please understand that there will be a maximum limit of 10 persons admitted at a time.

The burial will be a private family ceremony due to limited space and restrictions on the number of attendees.