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.