Mr. Jimmy Preston Goad, age 71 of Laurel Fork, Virginia, passed away at his home on January 3, 2026. He was born on December 29, 1954, to the late David Preston Goad and Viola Nester Frazier. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Timmy Goad and Mark Ferguson; one sister, Evelyn Goad; and his stepmother, Barbara Goad. Jimmy was a member of Tory Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Jimmy loved the outdoors, whether it was playing softball, fishing, gardening, feeding the birds & squirrels, or mowing, as long as his pets, Miaya and Teddy, were nearby. He assisted his wife, Bonnie, in taking care of her clients in their home. Each client loved Jimmy and the care and love he gave.
Mr. Goad is survived by his wife of 48 years, Bonnie Turman Goad of the home; two children, Emily Goad of Laurel Fork and Elijah Goad (Kathy) of Laurel Fork; one grandson, Eli Goad; two siblings, Ramona Forrester of Hillsville and Galen Goad (Samantha) of Galax; two sisters-in-law, , Joyce Goad, and Diane Dalton (Jim); one brother-in-law, J.L. Cox (Beryl); several nieces and nephews; and his special pets, Maiya and Teddy.
A memorial service for Mr. Goad will be held at Tory Creek Missionary Baptist Church (178 Tory Creek Rd, SW Meadows of Dan, Virginia 24120) at 2:00 pm on January 24, 2026, with Pastor Howard Nester officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the church on Saturday afternoon. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Maple Shade Cemetery Fund, c/o Diane Cox, 543 Tory Creek Road SW, Meadows of Dan, VA 24120. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.