James Sidney

Golden

James Sidney Golden, Jr., age 74 of Savannah passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at his home with his wife by his side.

James (Sid) was born on February 15, 1952 in Montgomery, Alabama to the late James Sidney Golden, Sr. and the late Dora Marie Golden. James is survived by his wife, Barbara Faircloth Golden of 54 years; and sisters, Patsy (John) of Michigan, Joann (Otis) of North Carolina, Cindy and Sybil of Savannah, and Mary (Larry) of Ellabell. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

James is preceded in death by his brothers, Robert McCombs, Paul Golden, and David Golden, all of Savannah.

James, or Sid, as his family and friends call him, had a love for music. He also loved his collection of knives and guns. Sports was also a passion of Sid's. Georgia Bulldogs and the Atlanta Falcons were a must see on game days, either at the stadium or at on on tv.

Sid was a painter for many years. He made a lot of lasting relationships with coworkers and friends that became family.

Those that knew him loved him. Sid would leave a lasting impression to all who was in his path. God gave him "a light" like no other that he enjoyed sharing with others daily. His presence will be missed by so many, but his lasting impression will live on in each one of us he touched.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Baker McCullough Funeral Home, Hodgson Memorial Chapel (7415 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, GA 31406).

Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens (315 Greenwich Road, Savannah, GA 31404).

Visitation will be held Wednesday evening, November 11, 2026 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.