Nathaniel “Nate” Golden, Sr. was born on July 11, 1931, in Marianna, Florida to Luther Golden, Sr. and Maggie Bryant.

Nate attended the public schools of Jackson County and was employed with the City of Clearwater as a Supervisor for Public Service.

Nate was member of Mt. Olive M.B. Church, Clearwater, Florida where he served as a deacon

Nate transitioned from this earthly world to his eternal home on June 12, 2026, Clearwater, Florida.

He leaves to honor his memory…

Devoted wife: Vera Marie Golden

Daughter: Annie D. Scott, Sharron Golden-Jackson, Genisia M. Golden, and Deritangian Y. Taylor

Son: Nate Golden, Jr.

Brother: Frank E. Golden, Sr.

Grandchildren: Anina D. Golden, Dormarian Golden, Kyon T. Devine, Daralyn N. Griffin, Shakeena Davis, Edward Davis, Tashari Shackleford, Christina Bryan Golden, Qubit Jackson III, Takira Sellars Young, Charmaine Jackson.

A host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Family and Friend Viewing/Visitation, Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 10:00 AM until Funeral Time(11:00 AM) at Mount Olive M.B. Church 1124 Harvey Lane, Clearwater, FL 33756.

A Life Celebration will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026 11:00 AM at Mount Olive M.B. Church 1124 Harvey Street, Clearwater, FL 33756.

Interment in The Greater Buck Horn Baptist Church Cemetery, with Vann Funeral Home in charge all in Marianna, FL.

Professional Transitional Services Entrusted To The Care of: Smith Young Funeral Home 727-442-2388