Devin “Dev” Coy Golden, 52, passed away April 7, 2020 in Abilene, Texas. Devin was born in Pampa, TX. on July 21, 1967 to Sonny and Judy Golden. Devin grew up vacationing to Cabot Ranch in Stonewall, Colorado every summer with his parents and sister. They spent countless weekends at Lake McClellan riding motorcycles and camping with many good Pampa friends. Devin always kept his parents “on their toes” his whole life going through school. He graduated from Pampa High School in 1986 and attended Amarillo College. Devin had a passion for cars, pickups, motorcycles and boats. His work career started at the Ford House in Pampa, TX. and Westway Ford in Fort Worth, TX. He also worked technician positions at Basic Energy and Chesapeake Energy. He loved his jobs, working with people and staying busy. He made many good friends throughout his career. Devin was married to Angela Griffith on July 28, 1989. They had one son, Dylan, and two daughters, Shawnee and Hannah. They raised their family mainly in Eastland, TX. and later moved to Glen Rose, TX. Devin had a love for life. He loved his family, loved his countless number of friends, including his lifelong friend, Pete Nelson. He loved his many dogs, mainly his Jack Russell terrier, Rayray. Devin was always the life of the party-always smiling, always laughing and always making jokes. His big smile and huge laughter made everyone love him. He will be deeply loved and missed by all who knew him. He was one of a kind. Devin is survived by his son, Dylan Golden and Ashley Elliott of Abilene, TX; his grandchildren Dax and Adley Golden of Abilene, TX; daughter, Shawnee of Glen Rose, TX; daughter, Hannah Golden of Weatherford, TX; former wife, Angela Golden of Granbury, TX; mother, Judy Golden of Granbury, TX; sister, Kerri O’Neal and husband Chris of Bella Vista, AR; his best friend, Pete Nelson of Liberty, MO; Niece and nephews include Kirby Fletcher of Bentonville, AR, Jordan O’Neal of Boulder, CO. and Chad O’Neal of Bella Vista, AR; his dog, Max. Devin was preceded in death by his father, Sonny Golden of Pampa, TX. A “Celebration of Life” will be announced at a later date. The family requests that donations be made to Southwest Transplant Alliance under “How we are funded” in Devin’s name. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.lonestarcremation.com
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I love you guys! My brother is gone but never to be forgotten. You will always be in my heart and on my mind!
Too many great memories to list.
So sad!
Devin, I remember meeting you in 1981 when I moved here. I thought, man, thats a crazy guy right there….bam! Instant friend. I have countless fond memories that include you. Life may have taken us in different directions, but you were always my friend, you still are today. Thanks for your twisted sense of humor, for never being phony, and for being the genuine friend to all that you were. Also, my wife Heather, or “Petunia” as you called her, will miss her “Peppi”. We’ll miss you old friend. Look after Pete, will you? Later bro!!!
Devin was always smiling! He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Sending prayers of comfort to his family.
Thanks for ur friendship Dev. Working and partying with ya in HS was just the best! And thanks for introducing me to Pete as well. Ill never forget talking with u for first time after so many years just a few years ago, it was like we were never apart. Love ya Buddy.
Devin, thank you for being a friend and brother to my brother Pete through the years. My sincere condolences to the Golden Family.
We will always remember Devin as life of the party. We were so saddened to hear of his passing. Prayers for Ll of you. David and Tammy Parker.
I am very sorry to here about Devin , he was a high school friend and a great guy . i will miss seeing his posts and great sense of humor.
I only meet Devin briefly, but I could see he was great friend to Pete. I also got to spend some time with his dog RayRay! Now they are together watching down on us all!
Daddy..cant believe you’re gone..I know it was Gods plan from the day you were born but none of us were ready for this. I love that 3 people will live on because of you and you’ve left us with countless amazing memories. I mean..we had our own language…from the movie pooty tang…see you again friend..i hope they have the plastic, divided plates for your meals in heaven and khakis from dollar general aka The General.sa-da-tay…love Boomboom aka mamma aka tiff💙
Devin was a great guy!! Love that smile! He will be missed by so many. May he Rest in Peace!
So very sorry for the family’s loss! Devin was a bright light on this earth. He had a million dollar smile & was great friend to everyone.
Heather (Brewer) Brooks
Devin was and will always be the best man to have walked this planet, he was always helping others and always had a way of making a person smile no matter the situation or problem they was having. He always new exactly what to say to make anyone who was down feel better. Devin always looked at any situation as the glass being half full.I will miss him as will everyone who knew him. He was a good friend to everyone he ever met. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Don’t know where to start. But it started a long time ago. You were a great friend and a wonderful person. You will be truly missed. Then again youre rejoicing and reunited with some wonderful people from our past. Thanks for the memories.
My sincere condolences for your family. I’ve know Dev for many years and have many fond memories of him. Rip Dev. You will be missed.
Love you Devin- forever friend
RIP Devin. Not to be forgotten……
My sincere condolences to the Golden family.
I haven’t been able to make myself accept that he’s gone. Devin will always be my one. I’m so sorry. I’m Continuing to pray for each of you.
Still can’t believe it’s real! Dev, I’ll miss you the rest of my days on earth. Such an amazing, crae crae and always-caring brother to me. I know you are free and bright as ever. Dylan, Shawnee and Hannah, praying for peace by knowing you were the loves of his life!