Jim Golston

James "Jim" E. Golston, 87, of Signal Mountain, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012.Jim was a native of Grundy County and was a longtime resident of Signal Mountain. He served our country during World War II in the U.S. Navy. Jim was the owner, operator and president of Golston Construction Co. and was a member of the Home Builders Association in Chattanooga. He was of the Presbyterian faith.Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Lutisha Golston; and six siblings, Ralph Golston, Marie Rankin, Tommy Golston, Lucille Kirkpatrick, Launa Caldwell and Hazel Griffin.He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Ruth; two daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Jim Ballard and Ginger and Rick Ellis; five grandchildren, Chris and Lori Ballard, Katie Ballard, Zack Ballard, Hunter and Nick Ellis; four great grandchildren, Savana and Kaitlyn Ballard, McKenzie and Addie Skyles; siblings, Peggy and Rev. Harold Buck and Billy E. and Joann Golston; several nieces and nephews.The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, Jan. 9 at the North Chapel.Services for Mr. Golston will be conducted at noon on Monday at the North Chapel with Rev. Rowland Buck and his grandson Chris Ballard officiating.Burial will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jims name to the Kidney Foundation, 744 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37403.Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.