Goldens' Foundry and Machine Co.

God bless our Goldens' family. We deeply appreciate you. Merry Christmas and prayers to you all, to your families, and a special thanks to Country's Barbecue - Columbus! 🎅

To our Goldens' Foundry family in Columbus, have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. We give gracious thanks and deep appreciation to all of your hard work and dedication. God bless you all. 🇺🇸

We had a great time at our annual Thanksgiving company luncheon! Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the things we are most grateful for, and on the top of the list are our employees. We deeply appreciate your hard work and dedication! Thanks to the team from Country's Barbecue for catering! It was top notch as always! From all of us at GFMCO, Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday everyone! 🦃

Honor our brave veterans on this Veteran's Day for the extraordinary sacrifice they have made to secure this nation and our freedom. May God bless them all. 🇺🇸

We take pause on Labor Day to recognize our family of employees in Columbus and Cordele, GA. We deeply appreciate their dedication and hard work that have kept American made iron pouring at GFMCO continuously for over 140 years. God bless you all. 🇺🇸

James Earl Forlines - Services Announcement
July 16, 1943 - August 23, 2023

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm EDT on Friday, September 1, 2023, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Reverend Mike Turner officiating. A private interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens in Phenix City. The family will receive friends on Friday one hour prior to the service at the funeral home in Phenix City.

James Earl Forlines, 80, of Phenix City, AL passed away early Wednesday morning, August 23, 2023, at the Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital in Phenix City.

Mr. Forlines was born July 16, 1943, in Columbus, GA and was the son of the late James Daniel Forlines and Lois Harper Forlines. He was employed with Goldens’ Foundry & Machine Company in Columbus, GA with a lifelong service of 63 loyal years. His commitment to service and excellence of his duties was exemplified every day of his career. He was a man of great character that understood value and relationships. As a graduate of the University of Alabama, he enjoyed watching the Alabama Crimson Tide. He also enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. He was a Methodist by faith.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 20 years, Janet “Jan” Forlines; children, James D. Forlines, II (Kim), Elizabeth Austin (Harmon), Jimmy Hall (Ann), Brad Hall (Tiffany); step mother Dean; sisters, Olivia Forlines Dalton, Sheri Johnson (Joe), and Dana; brothers, Jeremy Forlines, Larry White (Katie), and David White (Marie); seven grandchildren, Nolan Forlines, Matthew Austin, Chris Austin, Kayla Holloman (Cameron), Cadence Hall, Tommy Hall, and Aubrey Hall; five precious great-grandchildren, Brantley, Calvin, Ellen Grace, Anastasia, and Waylon; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, co-workers, and many caring friends.

On behalf all of Goldens' Foundry & Machine Company, we offer our sincere condolences to Earl's family. For 62 years, he was as dedicated Goldens' family member and will be greatly missed. Rest in peace Earl.

Visitation
Vance Brooks Funeral Home - PC
3738 Hwy 431 North / 280 West
Phenix City, AL 36867
Friday 9/1, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
All Times are Eastern

Service
Vance Brooks Funeral Home - PC
3738 Hwy 431 North / 280 West
Phenix City, AL 36867
Friday 9/1, 2:00 pm
All times are Eastern

https://vancebrooksfuneralhome.net/obituary/james-earl-forlines/

With a heavy heart and deep sadness, we share the passing of Mr. Earl Forlines this morning at Emory Hospital in Atlanta. He was as dedicated as they come, and touched many lives during his 62 years as a Goldens' family member. He will be greatly missed. RIP Earl. 🙏

God Bless America. Happy July 4th. 🇺🇸

Remember and honor those service men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. 🇺🇸

Goldens' Foundry & Machine Company, wishes you a happy and healthy 2023! 🎉🎊 . . .

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our family to yours. 🎅

Our Christmas luncheon is a special time to show appreciation to all of our hard working employees for their efforts this year. We wish everyone at Goldens' a wonderful and safe holiday season with family and friends. A special thanks to Country's BBQ for catering. The food was outstanding as always! Happy holidays from all of us at Goldens' Foundry and Machine Company. 140 years strong. 🇺🇸

Labor Day is one for us to enjoy, but to also reflect on the hard work our employees in Columbus and Cordele, GA have achieved this past year. Thank you! Rest, enjoy time with friends and family. Have a great holiday! 🇺🇸

"And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier's tomb a beauty weeps the brave." - Joseph Rodman Drake

🇺🇸 Honor those service men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and liberty. Take this day to remember and honor the fallen.

🇺🇸 Goldens' Foundry and Machine Co. is proud to celebrate 140 years of pouring quality, American made cast iron for companies worldwide! You'll find the same quality cast iron in your Goldens' Cast Iron Cooker! Quality that will last for generations! Grill out! 🔥 GoldensCastIron.com

🇺🇸 ABC News - Made in America: https://abcn.ws/3xYFV1Z

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