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Buddy Goad Obituary
Buddy G. Goad, Sr., of Hillsville, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the age of 84 years old. After months of failing health, he died peacefully at Commonwealth Senior Living. Buddy was born on November 2, 1935 in Dugspur, Virginia to Edgar "Edd" and Essie Spence Goad.
As a young man, he and his brothers moved to Maryland and worked at the family saw mills. Afterwards he went on to work for many years in Wilmington, Delaware for the Electric Hose and Rubber company; in 1976 he returned back to Virginia to do cattle farming on the family farm in Dugspur.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Gloria "Bobbie" Goad; sons, Buddy G. Goad, Jr., and Cody Lee Goad; brothers, Frank Woodson Goad, Edgar Hugh "Hugo" Goad, and Eugene Randolph Goad; and one sister, Rosa Lea Lineback.
Buddy is survived by his sons, Gary R. Goad of Dayton, MD and Dannie Sidwell of Ravenna, OH, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Buddy and Bobbie took in over 20 children throughout their lives supporting the state adoption agency. They were recognized by governor at the time, Spiro T. Agnew for their efforts.
There will be no services at this time. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest contributions be made to Medi-Hospice 336 N. Washington Avenue, Pulaski, VA 24301. A guestbook is available online by visiting www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.
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Darislean Midkiff
January 11, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Anita Sidwell
January 9, 2020
He was a wonderful man, a gentle giant. He will be truly missed. Rest in the peace of Gods love.
Dana and jerry Hitt
January 1, 2020
We love you buddy and have had some great times together. We have drank many if a cup of coffee together. I sure going to really,really miss you but i know you and bobby are together again holding hands like you use to do.
JC and Connie Horton
December 30, 2019
I worked with Bobbi and Buddy for several years at our churchs food bank. They were so generous with their time and money. How they are missed by their friends and neighbors.
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