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James Goad Obituary

James W. (Buck) Goad, 71, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles H. and Madeline Bowles Goad; two brothers, Charles L. Goad and Arthur T. Goad; and a sister, Sandra L. Goad. Surviving are five sisters, Josephine Welch, Doris J. Goad, Sarah F. Goad, Joyce G. Dent and Angeline Goad, all of Roanoke; also numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 12, 2008, at Fair View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Thursday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.
Published by Roanoke Times from Jun. 11 to Jun. 12, 2008.

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Penny Robertson

June 11, 2008

You have always given Buck the most tender loving care. I know your heart is breaking but please remember that his life was made so much better because you were his sister and his caretaker.

With all my sympathy
Love, Penny

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