Golden- Joe Cephus "J.C."  Golden, Jr., passed away on July 16, 2026 after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 30, 1940 in Wildwood, Florida to Joe Cephus Golden, Sr. and Mattie B. Willis Golden. J.C.'s family later moved to Jacksonville, Florida, where he later attended Andrew Jackson High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Linda Mae Riner, on February 24, 1962. J.C. worked in the retail business for 70 years, and later retired from SellEthics on December 31, 2024. He then went to work part time with his son, Jeff, at VIP Pavers. J.C. enjoyed the outdoors, golfing, and was an avid hunter. He was a jokester and enjoyed making people laugh. J.C. was always the best dressed anywhere he went. He also enjoyed cooking, baking, riding his golf cart, and spending time with his family. J.C. Is preceded in death by his loving parents, Joe and Mattie; sister, Patsy Golden Dreher; and brother, Johnnie Golden.

J.C. is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Linda Mae Riner Golden; son, Jeff (Kim) Golden; daughter, Robin (Ken) Johnson; sister, Peggy Golden Dale; sister-in-law, Jackie Golden; grandsons, Jeremy (Amanda) Golden, Tyler (Baleigh) Johnson, Austin Johnson, Tyler Mixon; granddaughters, Lindsey (Ben) Southwell, Madison (Ryan) Waters; and great grandchildren, Jase, Jett, Judah, Samuel, Jacob, Noah, Benjamin, JoJo, Addy, and Rhett.

The tribute above was prepared by J.C.'s loving family.

A Celebration of J.C.'s Life will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US Hwy 1 Callahan, Florida 32011, with Brother Joey officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made to Lighthouse Baptist Church, in Bryceville, Florida, for the building fund. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 547120 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.