James Lee Golden

April 23, 1938 - June 30, 2014 Jim died peacefully at home at age 76 surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Chicago to Blanche Skebelsky Golden and Richard Golden. Jim moved to Los Angeles in 1971 and founded Wooden Nickel Records with Jerry Weintraub, Bill Traut, and Bob Monoco. He produced albums for musicians such as Styx, Ziggy Marley, and James Lee Stanley. He ultimately became a personal manager at Management III working with, among others, Shari Lewis and Lamb Chop. Jim is survived by daughter Ashley Golden Morrow (Christopher), grandchildren Lucas and Sydney Morrow, his beloved companion Brenda Watkin, sister Joanne Golden Kaplan (Stanley), and extended family Caryl Golden and Jim Gerson. A man of great heart and spirit. His passions included sailing, cooking with Brenda, riding his bike, taking long walks, and the Napa Valley. He was the "fixer".He could repair anything, make gardens flourish, and make difficult times seem manageable. Jim will be truly missed as "Dad", "Papa Jim", "Golden", "Jimmy", and as the good friend he was to all. Donations may be made to Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, 10350 Santa Monica Blvd. #120 Los Angeles, CA 90024 or Tower Cancer Research Foundation, 9090 Wilshire Blvd #350 Beverly Hills, CA. 90011. Services will be private.