It was on October 13, 1946 that Grover Golden Sr. and Ruth (Shamley) Golden were blessed with the birth of their son, Granvel Golden Sr. The family made their home in Wagoner, OK where Granvel graduated from Lincoln High School in 1965. He graduated from Eastern Oklahoma A. & M. and then continued his college education at Langston University as a student of physical education.

Granvel was drafted into service for his country and served in the United States Air Force. This led to his career in flight safety, which he loved. He had a long and successful career as a tech writer in the flight safety industry before retiring on September 18, 2015.

Granvel married the former Hattie Mae Smiles, and they began a long and happy life together that spanned fifty-two years. In 1972 they moved to Tulsa, OK, where they continued to make their home until the present.

Granvel departed this life to his home going on Thursday morning, February 18, 2021 at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK at the age of 74 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grover and Ruth Golden; a daughter, Rhonda Kay Golden; a brother, Grover Golden Jr.; a sister, Dorothy Myers and an adoptive brother, Stevie Morris.

Survivors include his wife, Hattie Mae Golden of the home; his son and daughter-in-law, Granvel Golden Jr. and Courtney Golden of Carrollton, TX; sister-in-law, Rosetta Orr of Tulsa, OK; brothers-in-law, Charles Smiles and wife, Pat Smiles of Wagoner, OK and Ronnie Smiles and wife, Beverly Smiles of Tulsa, OK; brother, Marcus Acklin and his wife, Denise Johnson of Houston, TX; sister-in-law, Ann Golden of Tucson, AZ; adoptive sister, Janet Beckman of Tulsa, OK; great-granddaughter, Naya Jayde Golden; grandchildren Jazmin Golden of Tulsa and Granvel "Trey" Golden III of Carrollton, TX, Daniel Bendell of Tulsa, OK, Barrett Scoggins of Utah, Thomas James "TJ" Scoggins Madison Scoggins and Daxon Scoggins, both of Tulsa, OK; niceces and nephews, especially Paul Golden Sr. and Paul Golden Jr; a host of cousins, other extended family and friends.

Granvel's family will find strength in the coming days as they hold these memories of their husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.-

RIP Big G

You were one of the best men I have known. We will miss you.

He was the kindest, most gentle and graceful man I have known. Never missed an opportunity to return a smile. He was a man of integrity, loyalty and love. He loved his family with all of his heart. He believed in hard work and determination and it showed. He was a proud yet humble man. He set one of best examples of what a man should be.

His love for his wife was like anything I've ever witnessed. It was not only something you could see, it was also something you could feel when in their presence. Fifty-two years of true love on every level. Where you saw Granvel, you saw Hattie. They set the greatest example on how a marriage should be. I know the love they shared will last a lifetime and beyond.

He was everything a father should be. The bond he shared with Lil Granvel was so special. He was the best Dad, Grandpa and PaPa. He loved Lil Granvel, Rhonda, Jazmin, Trey and Naya with every fiber of his being. His family was his everything.

A visitation will be held Friday evening from 5-7 pm at Mallett Funeral Home, 417 East Cherokee Street in Wagoner.

The Going Home Celebration will be at 11 am Saturday, February 27 in the Chapel at Mallett Funeral Home. Officiating will be the Reverend Roger Stephenson.

Pallbearers will be Granvel Golden Jr., Granvel Golden III, Johnny Williams, Jon Scoggins, Ronnie Smiles, Gary Smiles, Isaiah Irving, Elliott Hubert and Thomas James "TJ" Scoggins. Honorary pallbearers will be Randy Petit, Michael Bolton, Curtis Murray, Curtis Ford and David Henderson. Flower Girls will be Jazmin Golden, Naya Golden, Courtney Golden, Sheila Dumar, Amanda Smiles, Amy Scoggins, Kametra Driver and LaShaun Landrum.