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Gary Goad Obituary

Gary Gordon Goad, 70, of Ormond Beach, Fla., formerly of Boonville, Ind., went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Gary passed away at home with his loving family around him on July 6, 2008. He was a graduate of Boonville High School class of 1955. He attended Evansville College (U of E) and received a BA in Marketing/Management in 1962. He was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. Gary went on to be a restaurant entrepreneur in the late 60's and 70's. He moved to Ormond Beach, Fla., in 1978 where he had three more family-owned restaurants. The most glorious time of his life however was when he was born again in Christ and was saved by the grace of God through the blood of Jesus Christ at the First Baptist Church of Ormond Beach where he served as a deacon until he was called to be a "messenger of Jesus Christ." Gary then attended the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 1983 where he received a Master's of Divinity in 1986 and became an ordained Southern Baptist minister. Gary moved back to Ormond Beach where he served as pastor of three churches during 1987 through 2005. He retired from the ministry in February of 2005 due to his illness. Gary believed in the saving grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and touched so many lives by preaching the Word of God through the Holy Scriptures. His true desire in life was to win souls for Christ and to care for those in need which he did with great love and compassion. He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Henry and Loraine Goad of Boonville, Ind. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years and caregiver Linda (Ackerman) Goad; two sisters Pat Rogers (John) of Louisville, Ky., Nancy Tallman (Mike) of Huntsville, Ala.; one brother, Steve Goad of Huntsville, Texas; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law Jim and Pam Nelson of Petersburg, Ind.; three daughters, Kelley Winsett of Boonville, Ind., Jan Collins (Mitch) of Ormond Beach, Fla., and Libby Rinehart (Kevin) of Haubstadt Ind.; four grandchildren, Alisha Price (Adam) of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., Ashley Winsett of Evansville, Ind., Andy Collins of Ormond Beach, Fla., and Arika Winsett of Austin, Texas, three great-grandchildren, Lexy, Alivia and Ella; and one niece, four nephews and his loving dog, Mattie. Gary was a member of Riverbend Community Church where he previously pastored the senior ministry. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Riverbend Community Church, 2080 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach, FL 32174. Services will be held at Riverbend Community Church Wed. July 9, at 1:00 p.m. The family will receive visitors from 10:30 a.m. until service at 1:00 p.m. at the church.

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Published by Daytona Beach News-Journal on Jul. 8, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Gary Goad

20 Entries

Sara Daugherty-Pineda

September 27, 2008

Linda, Kelly, Jan, Libby and family - I am so sorry for the loss of your father. I was out of the country for a while after your father passed and am just getting back in touch with the world. I know Gary is with his Lord and Savor and we will all remember him fondly. Gary was a wonderful person and I smile with his memories. Our love and prayers are with all of you. Sara Daugherty-Pineda and Bobbie Hall and families.

Kelly & Corrine Parke

August 8, 2008

Dear Linda and Family,

I woke this morning thinking about you, and lifted your name in prayer. I know this is a difficult period of adjusting for you in spite of the fact we all know where Gary is.

Please know that even though we haven't been in touch for some time we have loved you both and want you to know our prayers are with you and the family.

Love Kelly and Corrine Parke

Abbe Deane

July 23, 2008

Linda and family.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Although I had only seen you all a few times these years, I feel a connection. ( a Younker is a Younker!)
Take care and if any of you come Ca way I'm here.....Abbe

nancy and jim ensor

July 14, 2008

Linda and family

please accept our sincerest sympathy for our friend Gary.

cynthia Hodge

July 12, 2008

Linda and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers, as you have been the past few years. Please keep in touch.
Love,
Cynthia (Younker) Hodge

GWEN (STOREY) CARMINATI

July 11, 2008

HI LINDA AND GIRLS,
THIS IS GWEN, HELEN'S DAUGHTER, AND GARY'S FIRST COUSIN. I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT GARY'S PASSING, BUT REJOICE THAT I'LL SEE HIM AGAIN.
GOD BLESS YOU AND GIVE YOU PEACE NOW DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
LOVE YOU BUNCHES

Debbie Day

July 10, 2008

To all the Goad Family
I remember Gary and Linda and Garys Mother Lorraine from Mr. G's. They could make the most fanatastic Mr G Burgers, I know other places have tried but they dont have that special touch... My prayers and thoughts are with all your family.Gary was a Great Person and would tell things like they were... God Bless you

Virginia Gill

July 10, 2008

I enjoyed working for Gary and Linda at Mr. G's. I worked with them for a long time. My thoughts are with the family. Virginia Shorty Gill

Sarah Humphrey

July 10, 2008

Linda, Kelley, Jan, Libby & Family,

I was saddened when I read Gary's obituary in The Evansville Courier. Prayerful support and sympathy are with you during this difficult time. Gary was a great person. We had many good times when we were all in Evansville. Keep in touch.

Prayers and Smiles, Sarah

Jeannie Roth Boling

July 10, 2008

Linda and Girls,
I am so sorry to hear about Gary. I will always remember the good times we all had at Mr. G's. Those were certainly the good ol days. I know he is in a better place and has no more pain. We know that he is with our Father in Heaven and Henry and Lorraine. My what a time they are probably having right now. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers the days ahead. God be with all of you in this time of loss.

Rhonda Walters Healy

July 10, 2008

Linda & girls,

I am so sorry for your loss. Linda, you and Gary taught so many young adults that worked for you values that have been treasured through life. You taught responsibility, to respect others, and to work hard.
I appreciate everything the two of you did for me. Boonville has never been the same since you left.

Just remember your heavenly angel will still protect and guide you through the rest of your life until you are joined again.

Thank you for the best years of my life being employed at Mr. G's. I loved working there with the two of you and still miss that place today.

Denise Wathen (Winsett)

July 10, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. I know so many people admired Gary and he was a very special person. May your memories of him and all the wonderful things that he has done bring you comfort. God bless you.

John Raibley

July 10, 2008

My sympathy extends to the Goad family. My fondest memories of Gary are "Mr. G's" and how he was a friend and mentor to many of us while we were Boonville High School students. Always remember, "the celebration of life continues with the memories of those we have loved.
John P. Raibley, Evansville Indiana.

CW4 Ken Edwards

July 9, 2008

Linda & Family,

Pastor Gary doesn't have to suffer anymore and is in a better place with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

My wife (Linda) and I were married by Pastor Gary and he has been over the years a big part of our family especially preaching at Calvary Baptist Church.

My Mom (Betty) who is the choir director and my dad (Ron) a deacon love Gary and Linda so much along with the rest of the congregation.

After Pastor Gary & Linda left Calvary and started attending Riverbend Community Church my wife and I met them again and we stayed close...he had numerous ministries including participating in the "Passion Play" and even preached some which was such a joy.

We always shared our Middle East adventures...although he & Linda had a great time...mine was a little different... but it was always very interesting to talk about the different cultures and where Jesus Christ grew up.

Pastor Gary came back to Calvary again with his new reformed theology and I Praise God he was able to preach the teachings he grasped at Riverbend which are so important to understand with our individual walks these days.

Linda...we love you and your wonderful family and I am thankful that we were able to see and pray with Pastor Gary and family one more time while I was back at home last weekend.

Matthew and Lorri Wolcott

July 8, 2008

Linda and Family,

Our hearts rejoice, with you, at the home going of our dear brother in Christ, Gary. I trust that this time of sadness is quickly transformed into a glorious celebration. The fact that our God keeps His promises provides us certainty for today and the expectation of the resurrection to come.

For so many years your Family has been such a blessing to us. We trust that in the near future we will be able to embrace you personally and share more intimately our sincere love. May our Lord keep you and bless you and make His face shine upon you always.

Vivian Lamie

July 8, 2008

To the Goad Family, I was so sad to read that Gary is gone. He married my husband and I. He touched my life in a way no one has and no one ever will. He was a wonderful man. He will be missed. Love Vivian and Darryl Lamie (formerly Parke)

Diane Hickman

July 8, 2008

Dear Linda and Family,
We are saddened to hear about Gary and yet joyful of his "true homecoming". Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Diane and Wendell Hickman
Greer, S.C. and Corrine & Dr. Kelly Parke of Easley SC

Dana Wilhite (former Mingucci)

July 8, 2008

I am saddened at the loss of Bro. Gary Goad. I attended Calvary Baptist Church before and during his time as pastor there. I also miss going to "Gary's Cookout" and "Gary's Chicken & Catfish". Those were good times indeed. I knew his health was failing over the years and I pray he is released from his pain and sitting happily in Heaven with Jesus at this time.

Debora, Ken and Andrea Jackson

July 8, 2008

Dear Linda, Jan, Kelley, Libby and respective Families,

as we join you in this moment of sorrow, we celebrate the life and legacy of Gary and his mission in life, all the lives he touched through out the years.

We also celebrate all of you, for your love, strength, faith and dedication. Your Family has been an inspiration to all of us.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dr. Michael C. Spencer

July 8, 2008

Brother Gary truly had a pastor's heart; I enjoyed my time serving with him at Calvary Baptist. My prayers are with the family at this time.

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