Harold Dexter Goad Obituary (1937 - 2018)

WHITSETT Harold Dexter Goad, 80, died on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 pm, Friday, at Colonial Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 10 am, Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Mayodan Municipal Cemetery with military honors provided by the Rockingham County Honor Guard. Mr. Goad was born on September 11, 1937, to the late George Robert Goad, Sr. and Elsie Virginia Edwards Goad. Dexter served his country honorably in the United States Navy for twenty years, retiring as a Master Chief Petty Officer. He carried a passion for the Navy throughout the rest of his life. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by sisters, Elsie Simmons, Gertrude Goad and Velna Goad. Survivors include four children and brother, George R. Goad, Jr. "J.R." and wife, Ruby. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a cancer charity of your choice in Dexters name. Colonial Funeral Home of Madison is serving the family. Condolences may be offered at www.colonialfh.net