March 24, 2012

Mr. Jimmy Ray Goad, 73, of Turrell, died Friday, March 23, 2012, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.

Mr. Jimmy Ray Goad, 73, of Turrell, died Friday, March 23, 2012, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.

Born in Kentucky, he was a retired assistant manager of Home Oil Company in Frenchman Bayou and a member of the Christian faith.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Goad;

One daughter, Shirley Duncan; and

One son, Kenneth Jones.

He leaves behind one daughter, Betty Porterfield of Turrell,

One son, Robert Jones of Lepanto;

Three sisters, Linda, Edith and Marie, all of Ohio;

One brother, Bernie of Ohio; and

A host of grandchildren.

The family will receive visitors from 6-8 p.m. today at Wilson Funeral Home in Tyronza. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with Jamie Mott officiating. Burial will follow at Tyronza Cemetery.

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