Goad, John Wilburn

John Wilburn Goad, age 67 of Pulaski, died Thursday, April 16, 2015 at his residence. He was born on January 15, 1948 in Pulaski, and was the son of the late Ida Roseberry Goad and James Cecil Goad. John was a proud and long-time United Methodist, and was a retired deputy Sheriff for the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office.

He is survived by his wife; Vicky King Goad of Pulaski: one son; John (Jay) Goad and his wife Danielle of Pulaski: two daughters; Angela Suzanne Goad of Pulaski, and Mary Elizabeth Goad Ratliff and her husband Phillip of Reston: two brothers; James Walter Goad of Radford, and Roger Lee Goad and his wife Juanita of Stafford: two sisters; Betty Anderson and her husband Jerry of Goldsboro, NC and Brenda Goad of Pulaski. He is also survived by a granddaughter, Morgan Akers and her husband Ethan of Pulaski, and one great-grandson Eli Cole Akers along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A memorial service will be held Monday, April 20, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Hugh Kilgore officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends Sunday evening at Seagle Funeral Home from 6 until 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of donations to “Feed My Lambs” backpack program P.O. Box 1626 Pulaski, VA 24301. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski. 540-980-1700