William Jack Goad, 82 of Galena died at 11:59 a.m. Thursday, July 14, 2022 after a short stay at Galena Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Bentonville, Ark. September 21, 1939, William was the son of Nathan Jerome Goad and Alice Eugene (Potts) Goad. He attended Joplin Schools and lived in Joplin until moving to Galena in 1972. He had worked at Tamko Building Products in Joplin, Mo. and Eagle Picher in Galena. He enjoyed attending the Galena Assembly of God, playing golf, archery, and fishing. William and Linda Sue Garrett were united in marriage July 10, 1959, at Joplin, Mo. She survives.
In addition to his wife, William is survived by his son, John Anthony Goad of Joplin, Mo.; daughter, Rhonda Leann Fox of Galena; brother, Don R. Goad of Joplin, Mo.; two granddaughters, Autumn Fox and Cheyenne Fox and two great-grandsons, Jackson and Hunter.
William was preceded in death by his parents, Nathan and Alice Goad; two sisters, Lenora Jean Standley and Norma Jean Burns; and a brother, Nathan J. Goad, Jr.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 22, at Carl Junction, Mo. Cemetery.
Cremation has been entrusted to Derfelt Funeral Home of Galena Online condolences may be expressed at www.derfeltfuneralhomes.com.