Michael Davis Goad

Michael Davis Goad, age 35, of Lynchburg, passed away from an accident on March 12, 2024, at the Scripps Memorial Hospital in San Diego, California. He was born on February 6, 1989, the son of Denton Goad and Kristine (Liming) Goad. Michael loved his job as a professional roller coaster painter, and he had no fear of anything. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting, and taking his recently purchased pontoon boat out for a ride across the lake, with his wife and children. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Michael is survived by his wife, Angel (Wagner) Goad, whom he married on September 4, 2013; two daughters, Chloe and Jamie Goad; his mother, Kristine Goad of Lynchburg; his father, Denton (Kim) Goad of Adams County; a very special bonus father, Jerry Thiel Sr.; five siblings, Christopher (Kristie) Goad, Amanda (DeWayne) Brown, Jerry "Jay" (Alaina) Thiel Jr., Travis (Heavenley) Thiel, and Brooke Thiel all of Lynchburg; two step sisters, Kim Thiel and Julie (Brad) Roush; a very special nephew, Kaiden 'Turtle Man" Bowen and many more nieces, nephews, and friends. Michael was preceded in death by three cousins, Jeremiah Hill, Josh Beard, Jonathan Lampkin, and his best friend, Jamie Kessinger. A celebration of Michael's life is pending at this time. The Davis-Turner Funeral Home is serving the family.