Glenn Jackson Goad

December 28, 1922 - February 13, 2012

Glenn Jackson Goad, 89, of Valdese, NC, formally of Floyd, VA, passed away in College Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Valdese, NC on Monday February 13, 2012. He was the son of the late Eddie Jackson Goad and Ada Goad. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his loving wife of 56 years, Lillie Loraine Goad. He is survived by his son, Steve Goad and daughter-in-law, Teresa Goad, of Valdese, NC, a daughter Donna Turner and son-in-law Joe Turner, six grandchildren, Kreg, Aaron, and Marcus Goad, Greg Kim, and Eric Allen. He is also survived by two brothers, Clarence Goad, and Magdalene, Clyde Goad and Marie, one sister, Lena Nolen, and many nieces and nephews. He was a member of New Haven Baptist Church, Floyd, VA. Glenn served in the United States Army during World War II from 1942 until 1945. There will be no visitation; a graveside service will be Wednesday February 15, 2012 at 2 PM at Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd, VA, with Rev. John Chambers and Rev. Jeff Sweeny officiating. Graveside Military Rites by Floyd VFW Post 7854 and American Legion Post # 127. The family is being served by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, VA