Jerry Golden was born to Eugene ‘Golden and LouAnna Harjo 11-28-54 in Clearview, Oklahoma. He attended elementary schools at Arapaho, middle school at Thomas and high school at Weleetka where he graduated in 1972. After graduation, Jerry joined the army and went to Ft Leonardwood, Missouri and stayed in the national guard for 12 years. After basic training, he went to live in Oklahoma City with his older brother. There, he met and married his wife, Linda Dayton. They moved to Pond Creek and raised two sons, Justin and Josh. Jerry worked for a rancher in Newkirk for over 20 years. Took care of cattle 5000 acres of land, until the rancher passed. In his spare time, Jerry took to drawing and carving. He always had pencils, paints or carving tools. He also loved horses. He spent a lot of time with Boomer, whom he raised like another son. Jerry never met a stranger, he’d give them the shirt off his back if they needed it. He listened to his older brothers and took care of his younger brothers. Jerry loved his family and would do anything for his dad.

Jerry is preceded in death by twin boys, grandparents paternal and maternal, his dad, his mother, nephew (William) and niece ( Stephanie)

Survived by brothers JR, Sanford, George, Tim, James, Mark, sisters, Julia, Sandra, Treasa, Lendy, Brenda, Kim, Crystal; sons Justin (Tara) and Josh (Jennifer); grandchildren Kenzie, Laynie, Lathan, Jason and Casha.