Billy Golden, age 91, of North Platte, passed away at Linden Court on September 2, 2021.
Billy was born to John and Gladys Golden on March 22, 1930, at North Platte where he grew up. He graduated from high school in 1948, then worked for the P.F.E. as an ice man and was later a yard clerk for the Union Pacific Railroad First Hump.
Billy enlisted in the U.S. Navy on in 1949 and was honorably discharged in '50. He returned home and to his job on the railroad and retired as a crew dispatcher after 44 years.
On November 23, 1952, Billy married Gwen Hoban in North Platte where they made their home. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and was a Big Red fan. He was a member of the Eagles Aires #2839, Moose Lodge #551, Habitat for Humanity, RSVP, P.R. Halligan Post #163 American Legion and D.A.V. Chapter #3. Billy enjoyed helping others and over the years had donated 35 gallons of blood.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Gladys Golden; sister, Rosaline Welch; his son, John Golden; daughter, Connie Schiel; grandson, Tyler Golden; and great-granddaughter, Lola Schiel.
Billy is survived by his wife, Gwen, and son, Billy Joe Golden, of North Platte; daughters, Jodell (Tim) Shantz, Sugar (Jac) Thiessen and Lilana Golden (Mike Kelly), all of Omaha; his fishing partner, Tex; as well as 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 6 great great-grandchildren and other family and friends.
Cremation was chosen. Graveside service with Military Honors will be 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Please come in your casual dress. The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com or at the graveside. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the new North Platte Community Build Playground.