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The son of The Oak Ridge Boys' baritone singer William Lee Golden, Christian songwriter William "Rusty" Golden, died in his home in Hendersonville, Tennessee, last week.
Golden, 85, announced his 65-year-old son's death on his official X account last week, thanking fans for the love and support and requesting privacy at this time.
"This is the hardest thing ever for a father to have to face. I love my family more than anything," Golden said in a statement. "Rusty was a great musician, a talented songwriter, and a wonderful son. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers for the days ahead. I love you, son."
The press statement included a quote from Rusty Golden in which the late songwriter declared his faith in Jesus Christ.
"Until the Lord calls me away from this world to the next, I want to make it clear that I believe in Jesus Christ as the true Lord and Savior," Rusty Golden was quoted as stating. "I believe that Jesus is the Son of God, was sacrificed on the cross, died for our sins, and rose again. HE loves us."
Many responded to the announcement, including the X account of the late country music singer and devout Christian Charlie Daniels, which is overseen by his family.
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Golden, 85, announced his 65-year-old son's death on his official X account last week, thanking fans for the love and support and requesting privacy at this time.
"This is the hardest thing ever for a father to have to face. I love my family more than anything," Golden said in a statement. "Rusty was a great musician, a talented songwriter, and a wonderful son. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers for the days ahead. I love you, son."
The press statement included a quote from Rusty Golden in which the late songwriter declared his faith in Jesus Christ.
"Until the Lord calls me away from this world to the next, I want to make it clear that I believe in Jesus Christ as the true Lord and Savior," Rusty Golden was quoted as stating. "I believe that Jesus is the Son of God, was sacrificed on the cross, died for our sins, and rose again. HE loves us."
Many responded to the announcement, including the X account of the late country music singer and devout Christian Charlie Daniels, which is overseen by his family.
Continued below.
Christian songwriter Rusty Golden, son of Oak Ridge Boys’ William Lee Golden, dies
The son of The Oak Ridge Boys baritone singer William Lee Golden, Christian songwriter William Rusty Golden, died in his home in Hendersonville, Tennessee, last week
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