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Malachi Golden Obituary

HIGH SHOALS - Malachi De'Andre Golden, 4, passed away Monday, May 11, 2015.

He was born in Gaston County, son of Tiffany Danielle Cheeks and Thomas Allen Cheeks.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Thomas Cheeks; his grandmother Fayetta Greene; three uncles, Michael, Walter and Johnny Nealey; and an aunt, Rebecca Nealey.

Malachi was a loving, enjoyable four year old little boy. There was never a dull moment with him. He was very much loved by all. He never met a stranger. He truly was an angel on Earth. He will be greatly missed by all. He was the apple of his parents' eye. Malachi loved his sisters and parents so much. "Fly high baby boy, Heaven truly gained an angel."

In addition to his parents, Malachi is survived by his sisters Cee'Anna and Cree'Anna; his grandpar-ents, Charles and Jennifer Caldwell; many aunts, uncles and numerous cousins.

A service to celebrate the life of Malachi Golden will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2015, at the Wood-lawn Chapel of Woodlawn

Funeral Home in Mount Holly. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Bel-mont. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.WoodlawnFuneral.org

Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly is serving the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Gaston Gazette on May 15, 2015.

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Carolyn Payne

May 17, 2015

Dear Family of Malachi Golden,
I do not know you personally and have never met Malachi, but his story has touched me personally. What a special
blessing Malachi's life was.

Crystal Sullens

May 17, 2015

Thoughts and prayers to the entire family during this time. Malachi was such a sweet little boy, it was an honor to have met him

Wendy J ~ 2 Corinthians 1:3,4

May 16, 2015

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

mommy and daddy

May 15, 2015

I love you and miss you so much son..very bad but I know you are up there with angels and jesus

May 15, 2015

Dearest family, I am so sorry for the loss of your little boy. The loss of a child is difficult. Words of condolences is hard,but please be comforted in the fact that God cares.

cheryl hodge

May 15, 2015

Tiffany our thoughts and prayers are with you and thomas at this time of sorrow malachi has touched so many lives and now hes in heaven with michael and other family members keep your hearts strong and remember we love all of you. words can't say enough at this time. prayers are always with you

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