Jim Goad

Jim Goad, 70, of Jonesboro passed from this life on December 9, 2021 at his residence. He was born on April 30, 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late James and Gustavah Goad, and was raised in Strawberry. Jim retired from Hytrol after 39 years of service. He thoroughly enjoyed playing pool, his guitar, and watching UFC or boxing matches. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. He was of the Baptist belief.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Shelby Thompson.

Survivors include his two sons, Keith (Tracy) Goad, Eric (Amy) Goad; one daughter, Melody Kelley. Four brothers, Larry (Tina) Thompson, Danny (Pam) Goad, Wayne (Delores) Goad, Dean (Tonya) Goad, and one sister, Debbie Simpson; Three grandchildren; Lily Kelley, Alexis (Alex) Smith, and Payton (Levi) Robertson. Four great-grandchildren; Baylor Smith, Ainsley Smith, Charlotte Smith, Walker Robertson.

There will be a visitation Monday, December 13, 2021 from 9:00 – 10:00 am at Emerson Funeral Home with a graveside service to follow at 10:30 am at Pine Log Cemetery.