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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000042228-03-000009
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	19990408
FILED AS OF DATE:		20030812

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MCCUTCHEON MARK W
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001208798

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-04339
		FILM NUMBER:		03837611

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		P O BOX 2447
		CITY:			BIRMINGHAM
		STATE:			AL
		ZIP:			35201

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			GOLDEN ENTERPRISES INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000042228
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	MISCELLANEOUS FOOD PREPARATIONS & KINDRED PRODUCTS [2090]
		IRS NUMBER:				630250005
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0531

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2101 MAGNOLIA AVE STE 212
		STREET 2:		SOUTH
		CITY:			BIRMINGHAM
		STATE:			AL
		ZIP:			35205
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2053266101

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2140 11TH AVE SOUTH
		STREET 2:		STE 208
		CITY:			BIRMINGHAM
		STATE:			AL
		ZIP:			35205

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	GOLDEN FLAKE INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19761019

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MAGIC CITY FOOD PRODUCTS INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19700805
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            <isTenPercentOwner>0</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
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    <footnotes>
        <footnote id="F1">Shares owned by Golden Enterprises, Inc. and Subsidiaries Employee Stock Ownership Plan.  Mr. McCutcheon serves the Plan Administrative Committee with two other individuals.  The vote of two members in favor of any proposed action is required.  Consequently, Mr. McCutcheon shares in the voting of the Golden Enterprises stock owned by the Plan.  In addition, as an employee of Golden Flake Snack Foods, Inc., Mr. McCutcheon participates in the Plan and 2,925 shares of Golden Enterprises stock have vested to his account.  Mr. McCutcheon disclaims any beneficial ownership in the remaining shares held by the Plan.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">Options granted under the Golden Enterprises, Inc. 1996 Long Term Incentive Plan.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">On and after October 15, 2001, 26,246 shares may be exercised; on and after October 15, 2002, 13,754 shares may be exercised.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">All options were and are exercisable on or after April 8, 1999.</footnote>
    </footnotes>


    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>John H. Shannon</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2003-08-12</signatureDate>
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