Ronald A. Golden

Ronald A. Golden, 71, passed away peacefully at home, in Houston, Texas, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with MDS on Thursday, January 19, 2023. Ronnie was born on June 10, 1951, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Margaret Rifkin Golden (of blessed memory) and Edmund Golden (of blessed memory). He was raised in Shreveport, LA., and growing up, he attended Creswell Elementary School, Broadmoor Middle School, and Byrd High School. With such an amazing memory, we always loved hearing him recall all his teacher’s names and something specific about them. He graduated from LSU with a degree in Business and then came to Houston, TX where he earned his Master’s Degree in Marketing from the University of Houston while working in the training program at Sakowitz and then Foleys. Ronnie and Susan were married in Shreveport, LA on June 07, 1975, and lived in Houston, TX throughout their married lives. They had 3 beautiful daughters, Sheryl, Elaine and Lynley. After working in retail for big department stores, he decided to open a store of his own. In 1979, Kids Clothesline was established. After moving his store a few years later from Fondren Southwest to Rice Village, he changed the name to Village Kids. He owned and operated this home away from home for 30 years. We always told him he should write a book from the stories he would share. His customer interactions turned into friendships and anyone who shopped there had the best dressed kids in town. Ronnie loved spending time with his family and he especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and talking about them to others. He went on many trips with his family and loved traveling with friends. He got to travel the world with his loving wife and shared many fun adventures with friends. He always had a wonderful time participating in the adventurous activities wherever he was. Ronnie was a real Mensch and had a very sweet way about him. He was a kind hearted, giving and loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He was loved by all for his sincerity. Ronnie had a wonderful sense of humor and quick wit. Ronnie loved to shop and was a sharp dresser; always fully coordinated from head to toe. He was a very proud supporter of many organizations and contributed to them with pride. We will always remember him for his smile, his style, his humor, and his love of life. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Susan, and their children Sheryl and Jeff Weinstock, Elaine and Russell Webster, Lynley and Alex Stern and their wonderful grandchildren Evan, Ellis, Emma, Rosie, Kate, Parker and Sophie. He is also survived by his older brother Edmund and his wife Joyce, many loving nieces and nephews and many great-nieces and nephews. The family would like to express a deep appreciation to his caregivers Carlos, Manny, Jonathan, Jose, Rhonda, William, who we all loved and who loved us too. A Memorial Service was held on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 4:00 PM at Congregation Beth Israel, 5600 N. Braeswood Blvd, Houston, Texas 77096. A private graveside service was held. Memorial donations in Ronnie’s memory may be made to: Be the Match Foundation, Congregation Beth Israel c/o Carrolyn Fleishman Fund, MD Anderson Cancer Center or to a charity of your choice.

Ronald A. Golden

June 10, 1951 - January 19, 2023