Herbert Jack Golden, Jr.

Herbert Jack Golden Jr. (Jackie), a beloved resident of Lake Martin, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at the age of 77. Preceded in death by his parents. Jack Golden Sr. and Nadine Webster Golden, his sister Judy Coan, and his son Herbert Jack Golden III.

Visitation will begin at 11 am, Saturday, March 8, 2025 at First Methodist Church of Tallassee, funeral service will follow at 12 pm with Rev. Jay Woodall officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Men's Sunday School Class at First Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Jackie is survived by his wife of 59 years, Rebecca Golden, his daughter Ashley Newman, former daughter in law Kristy, grandchildren Rachel Martin (Cody) and Andrew Golden (Gee), and his great- grandchildren Lilly James Martin and Lyla Dale Martin. He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.

After graduating from Tallassee High School in 1965, Jackie worked as an hourly employee at Mt. Vernon Mills while attending Auburn University. After graduating from Auburn University, he was promoted from trainee to shift manager and then to department manager and offered a General Manager position of the Clarkton Division in Clarkton, NC. After a successful tenure there, he returned to his native Alabama as Manager of the Industrial Division at Tallassee. In 1983, Jackie was convinced by the owners of Seydel Woolley & Company to switch his career from textile manufacturing to textile chemical sales and joined the firm as a District Technical Sales Manager for Georgia and Alabama. He was later promoted to Executive Vice President of Seydel-Woolley & Co., where he oversaw the firm's tenfold growth in less than a decade. He retired as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Seydel International. He also served as a member of the Executive Committee of The Seydel Companies, the Alabama Textile Manufacturers Association, The American Association for Textile Chemists and Colorists, The International Council for Textile Technologists, and a member of the Board of Directors for EvCo Research, Inc. and SIGA, Inc.

As a devoted member of First Methodist Church Tallassee and Sunday School teacher, Jackie exemplified what it meant to live a life of service and devotion. His unwavering faith was the cornerstone of his life. He loved Lake Martin, fishing, and spending countless hours in his garden, perfecting his tomatoes to share with all. His love for the Auburn Tigers was unmatched and he remained loyal to his team, even in times of defeat. His success in the business industry serves as a testament to the power of determination, integrity, and a relentless pursuit of success. Above all, he was a family man. He cherished his wife, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren with all his heart, and his love and guidance will continue to shape their lives forever. His legacy will live on in the memories of those who had the privilege of knowing him.

In addition to flowers, expressions of sympathy may be the form of memorial contributions to Alabama Kidney Foundation in memory of Jackie Golden.  Alabama Kidney Foundation, 265 Riverchase Pkwy E Suite 106, Birmingham, AL 35244

Online condolences may be posted at www.linvillememorial.com.

Linville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Eclectic, Alabama