1918
Robert
2012
Robert F. Goad
June 9, 1918 — December 17, 2012
Robert F. Goad was born June 9, 1918 in Adamsville, TN the son of the late Frank Mitchell and Alice Icie Barlow Goad.
He was united in marriage to Mary Magdalene Weeks on June 18, 1943. Mrs. Goad preceded him in death on January 20, 2002.
Mr. Goad graduated from Adamsville High School in 1936. He enlisted in the United States Navy and was trained as a parachute jumper. He later was assigned to the Marine Corps and served as a medic in the South Pacific Theater, attaining the rank of Chief Pharmacist's Mate. While in service, he was awarded the Purple Heart and other commendations. Following his discharge from military service, Mr. Goad worked for the railroad in Denver, Colorado. He returned to Selmer and began working for Pickwick Electric Cooperative as a lineman. Mr. Goad later enrolled in Tennessee Polytechnical Institute in Cookville, graduating with a B. S. Degree in Electrical Engineering. He then returned to Selmer and resumed his work with Pickwick Electric Cooperative as an Electrical Engineer, where he retired after 30+ years of service. Mr. Goad was a faithful member of the Fourth Street church of Christ in Selmer, having served the congregation as an Elder and Bible class teacher for many years. He was a dedicated student of the Bible, and had previously served as an interim minister for the Refuge church of Christ. Mr. Goad enjoyed following the Chicago Cubs, having played baseball when he was young. He was an avid gardener and innovator; he enjoyed the challenge of creating solutions that would simplify everyday tasks.
Mr. Goad departed this life on December 17, 2012 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 94 Years, 6 Months, 8 Days. He is survived by a daughter, Janet Sparks and husband Richard of Selmer, TN; two grandchildren, Lee Richard Sparks and wife Sabrina of Jackson, TN and Robert Ryan Sparks and wife Penny of Selmer, TN; two great-grandchildren, Lily Sparks and Alexis Wehn; a brother, Samuel Goad of Minneapolis, MN; numerous nieces and nephews; and many extended family and friends.
In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Goad was preceded in death by three sisters: Ima McNeil, Olen Goad, and Gertrude Counts; and a brother, Barlow Goad.
He was united in marriage to Mary Magdalene Weeks on June 18, 1943. Mrs. Goad preceded him in death on January 20, 2002.
Mr. Goad graduated from Adamsville High School in 1936. He enlisted in the United States Navy and was trained as a parachute jumper. He later was assigned to the Marine Corps and served as a medic in the South Pacific Theater, attaining the rank of Chief Pharmacist's Mate. While in service, he was awarded the Purple Heart and other commendations. Following his discharge from military service, Mr. Goad worked for the railroad in Denver, Colorado. He returned to Selmer and began working for Pickwick Electric Cooperative as a lineman. Mr. Goad later enrolled in Tennessee Polytechnical Institute in Cookville, graduating with a B. S. Degree in Electrical Engineering. He then returned to Selmer and resumed his work with Pickwick Electric Cooperative as an Electrical Engineer, where he retired after 30+ years of service. Mr. Goad was a faithful member of the Fourth Street church of Christ in Selmer, having served the congregation as an Elder and Bible class teacher for many years. He was a dedicated student of the Bible, and had previously served as an interim minister for the Refuge church of Christ. Mr. Goad enjoyed following the Chicago Cubs, having played baseball when he was young. He was an avid gardener and innovator; he enjoyed the challenge of creating solutions that would simplify everyday tasks.
Mr. Goad departed this life on December 17, 2012 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 94 Years, 6 Months, 8 Days. He is survived by a daughter, Janet Sparks and husband Richard of Selmer, TN; two grandchildren, Lee Richard Sparks and wife Sabrina of Jackson, TN and Robert Ryan Sparks and wife Penny of Selmer, TN; two great-grandchildren, Lily Sparks and Alexis Wehn; a brother, Samuel Goad of Minneapolis, MN; numerous nieces and nephews; and many extended family and friends.
In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Goad was preceded in death by three sisters: Ima McNeil, Olen Goad, and Gertrude Counts; and a brother, Barlow Goad.
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