Walter "John" Golas, Jr.'s Obituary
Golas, Jr. Walter "John"Brooklyn, MichiganHis Legacy... Walter "John" Golas, Jr. 78, passed away October 2, 2019. He was born on June 2, 1941, in Tecumseh, Michigan to Walter and Lois (McCaughen) Golas. John married the love of his life, Erlagene, on April 21, 1966, in Michigan Center, Michigan. He will be remembered as a huge Michigan State Fan that loved 1950's and 1960's music. John also enjoyed NASCAR and attended many classic car shows. He was the owner/operator of Boulevard Garage, where he was well known for getting that hard to find part for older cars, which in turn gave him many loyal customers. John and Erla loved to travel to Florida during the winter months, where he enjoyed being outside in the warm sunshine at their Cape Coral condo. He was a member of the Sons of American Legion #315, Eagles Irish Hills, and the Brooklyn Moose Lodge. Above all John loved his family and grandchildren and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. His Family...John will be missed by his wife Erlagene; his children, David (Lori Quibell) King, Lisa Disbrow and Teresa (Randy) Darby; brother Archie (Tammie) Golas; grandchildren Jaime, Jessica and Jenna Disbrow, Joseph Felkey, Kelsey (Carson Mead) Edwards, Benjamin Edwards, Randy Darby and Ryan (Erica) Darby; one great granddaughter McKenna Darby and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, step-mother Edith Lawrence, sister Cindy Holcombe, son-in-law Mark Edwards, and two nephews Jon Bethel, Larry Seckler.His Farewell... Johns' family and friends will gather Friday, October 4, 2019 from 5:30pm - 7:30 pm at Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Braun Chapel, Brooklyn, Michigan where his Farewell will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 10:00 am. Family and friends will gather from 9:00 am until time of service. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Legion Wilber-Bartlett, Post #315 or Jackson County Humane Society. Please leave a message of comfort for Johns' family at 1-877-231-7900, or sign his guestbook at www.borekjennings.com. Family and Friends GatheringFriday, October 4, 2019 5:30 PM 10/4/2019 5:30:00 PM - 7:30 PM 10/4/2019 7:30:00 PM Borek Jennings - Braun Chapel, Brooklyn 137 South Main Street PO Box 396 Brooklyn, MI 49230 Borek Jennings - Braun Chapel, Brooklyn 137 South Main Street Brooklyn 49230 MI United States Community Farewell ServiceSaturday, October 5, 2019 10:00 AM 10/5/2019 10:00:00 AM Borek Jennings - Braun Chapel, Brooklyn 137 South Main Street PO Box 396 Brooklyn, MI 49230 Borek Jennings - Braun Chapel, Brooklyn 137 South Main Street Brooklyn 49230 MI United States
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