Robert J. Golden, 76, of Whiting, passed away Thursday at Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood. Born in Windsor, he was a lifetime Washington Township area resident before moving to Whiting 12 years ago. A US Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict, Mr. Golden retired as Chief Lineman from Jersey Central Power and Light after 32 years of service. He was a member of the Windsor United Methodist Church and a lifetime member of the Hightstown VFW. Mr. Golden also enjoyed watching wrestling and solving puzzles.

Son of the late William and Marion Bennett Golden, he was predeceased by two brothers, William and Howard Golden and a sister, Florence Atkinson. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara E. Golden; his son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Rita Golden of Robbinsville; a daughter and her companion, Kathleen Golden and David Miller of VA; two grandchildren, Alaina and Daniel Golden; a sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and Edward Riefenstahl of Whiting; a brother, Donald Golden of Hightstown; four sisters-in-law, Jeanette Golden of West Windsor, Margaret Golden of Levittown, PA, Gladys Wright of Whiting and Judith DeBow and her husband Robbins of East Earl, PA; a brother-in-law, Arthur Atkinson of Whiting and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held Monday 11am at the Peppler Funeral Home, 114 S. Main St. Allentown. Interment will follow in Fountain Lawn Cemetery, Ewing. Friends may call Monday 9-11am at the funeral home. Memorial gifts, in Robert's name, may be made to the Windsor United Methodist Church, 51 Church St., Windsor, NJ 08561.